Cape Town – The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has instructed the maximum mobilisation of resources along Gauteng highways and key locations during peak hour traffic.
This decision comes in response to a video and voice note circulating on various platforms, depicting suspects allegedly robbing motorists.
“The SAPS has also bolstered the deployment of the Highway Patrol, SAPS Airwing and Gauteng Flying Squad units to monitor and conduct regular patrols along the identified routes,” said the SAPS in a statement on Tuesday.
M1 near Gold Reef, JHB: five armed men reportedly in traffic robbing motorists.#CrimeWatch pic.twitter.com/kkBNACDSGW
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As of Tuesday afternoon, no cases had been reported, and the SAPS urged victims to contact the Johannesburg Central Police Station Commander for prompt coordination and dispatching of resources.
“Engagements with the JMPD [ Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department] and other law enforcement agencies are ongoing in an effort to curb further incidents.
“SAPS tracking teams are on the ground searching for these suspects,” said the police.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
