Two Tshwane Metro Police Officers to appear in court soon for truck hijacking

The pair was nabbed on the R21 south near the Olifansfontein off-ramp.

The truck was spotted, stopped along the R21 by a grey BMW 3 series, which looked suspicious and not like an official police vehicle despite being fitted with white emanating lights.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police spokesperson Maree Mashishi says the suspects were arrested for the hijacking of a truck.

"The truck driven by the third suspect, spotted the EMPD unmarked vehicle slowing down, and it sped past the officers. This was after the occupants of the BMW, being TMPD corrupt officers were interrogated by the EMPD officers, a chase ensued, which saw the vehicle being abandoned along the R21 Southbound before R562 off-ramp. 

"The EMPD officers pursued the suspect on foot, until being apprehended in a nearby bush, with the assistance of GDOCS and SAPS choppers."

Preliminary reports state that the driver of the truck was abducted and dropped off in the Bapsfontein area, and further taken to Olifantsfontein SAPS to register a case.

"The suspects are conferred with the following charges: Truck hijacking and Possession of good suspected to be stolen," said Mashishi.

The suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

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