King William's Town police ended their “safer festive season operation” on a high note after recovering three firearms, arresting one suspected hijacker and confiscating over 21kg of dagga in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Captain Siphokazi Mawisa, of the SAPS, said: “In order to prevent and combat crime that may threaten the safety and security of the community, in the early hours of the 31st a joint operation between King William's Town Police, Flying Squad, K9 Unit and the East London Vehicle Crime Investigation, was conducted to close the festive season operation with a bang.
“Police members managed to arrest two suspects for possession of dagga and hijacking and also recovered three unlicensed firearms and ammunition.”
Brigadier Luntu Ngubelanga, the Cluster Commander of King William's Town, commended police for their dedication to their task and thanked the community for sharing valuable information which led to the arrest of suspects.
Police recover firearms and arrest a suspected hijacker
Captain Siphokazi Mawisa, of the SAPS, said: “In order to prevent and combat crime that may threaten the safety and security of the community, in the early hours of the 31st a joint operation between King William's Town Police, Flying Squad, K9 Unit and the East London Vehicle Crime Investigation, was conducted to close the festive season operation with a bang.
“Police members managed to arrest two suspects for possession of dagga and hijacking and also recovered three unlicensed firearms and ammunition.”
Brigadier Luntu Ngubelanga, the Cluster Commander of King William's Town, commended police for their dedication to their task and thanked the community for sharing valuable information which led to the arrest of suspects.
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