CCN Crime Alert
East London: – A crime intelligence-driven operation has resulted in the arrest of two suspects, aged 32 and 35, in East London.
The suspects are believed to be linked to cash-in-transit robberies, hijackings, and house robberies across the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Following up on intelligence that the suspects were operating out of a business premises in East London, police spotted one of their vehicles, a Toyota Starlet, which was confirmed stolen in Khayelitsha in June 2024.
The 32-year-old driver was arrested on the scene.
Further investigation led to the arrest of the second suspect (35), who was found in possession of a Toyota Verso stolen in Muizenberg in February 2025. Two more vehicles, a VW Polo and Nissan NP200 also confirmed stolen in Berea and Rondebosch, were recovered.
In addition to the four stolen vehicles, police seized ammunition and a pellet gun resembling a regulated firearm.
Full SAPS statement:
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/selnewsdetails.php?nid=60748
