Three arrested for robbing, locking cops in their police van

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Gauteng police arrested three suspects in Rabie Ridge after they locked two police officers inside their police vehicle and stole their firearms on 4 November.

The police are on a manhunt for more suspects involved in the incident.

Provincial head of corporate communication for the police Brigadier Neville Malila said the three suspects were charged for armed robbery, hijacking and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

He said it was alleged that*two police officers were approached by suspects while eating lunch at a food outlet in Rabie Ridge. Malila said the suspects pointed a firearm at the two officers, disarmed and locked them in the back of their patrol vehicle and fled with the firearms. Malila said the suspects were joined by three others and they hijacked a vehicle and fled the scene.

“The two officers who were locked inside the police vehicle were assisted by community members to open the vehicle. The members called for backup and a chase ensued. The suspects lost control of their vehicle and fired several shots at the police who returned fire,” said Malila. The three suspects,*between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, were arrested.

Malila said the police confiscated three firearms, two of which were those that were robbed from the police. He said the third firearm confiscated was linked to an incident where Metro police officers were shot at and robbed of their*firearms in September.

He said that police were*searching for the outstanding suspects. “Investigations in the matter continuing. Police are looking at the possibility of linking the suspects to other crimes in the area,” said Malila.

He said the three suspects would*appear in the Tembisa Magistrate Court soon.

He said no injuries were reported. Debriefing by Employee Health and Wellness was arranged for the police officers.

“Police are appealing to anyone who may assist with information to phone Crime Stop,” said Malila.

Details: 08600 10111 or SMS 32211.



FFS hope these fkers die.
 
If you going to post stuff make sure its correct and factual.
He was never arrested, tried or convicted.
He did however take the fall for Zuma in the property deal

You're right, I was thinking of Selebi. Cele was found guilty of improper conduct and maladministration though, as you say. Whether that was as a fallguy for Zuma or not, I'd prefer a different person head up the police department.
 
You're right, I was thinking of Selebi. Cele was found guilty of improper conduct and maladministration though, as you say. Whether that was as a fallguy for Zuma or not, I'd prefer a different person head up the police department.

I am telling you and perhaps I know what I am talking about here, he took the fall for Zuma, thats why he was given deputy minster position.
 
I am telling you and perhaps I know what I am talking about here, he took the fall for Zuma, thats why he was given deputy minster position.
I believe you, but the police commissioner should be beyond reproach, period.
 
I would prefer the National Police Commissioner to be beyond reproach and not be a fall guy for anyone. If he had the integrity then he should have exposed Zuma and arrested him.
 
I would prefer the National Police Commissioner to be beyond reproach and not be a fall guy for anyone. If he had the integrity then he should have exposed Zuma and arrested him.

never gonna happen the way the police commissioner is given the job these days. (ANC majority these days and all that)

but yea, police in SA are a bad joke.......
 
He was still involved in corrupt dealings of Zuma if what you say are true. Yeh lets bring a criminal back to run the police force that worked out well in the past.
 
[video=youtube;CaOG8nrDEnc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaOG8nrDEnc[/video]
 
If you going to post stuff make sure its correct and factual.
He was never arrested, tried or convicted.
He did however take the fall for Zuma in the property deal

But he was involved in a 1bn Rand property deal with tons of corruption and as others said, especially a SAPS employee should be beyond reproach. Seeing that he is now a minister of fishery (dimwit probably thought he could fish for tenders), it is quite clear that the ANC keeps potential whistleblowers quite close.

I doubt that many other countries in the world can be part of the "we have criminals hijacking our cops"-list. Just shows you that no-one in this country seems to have any respect for the law or fears consequences.
 
FOURTH MAN HELD FOR ROBBING COPS

A fourth man has been arrested after he and three others allegedly disarmed two police officers and locked them in the back of their police van, Gauteng police said on Wednesday.

He was found in possession of two firearms, Brigadier Neville Malila said.

The four would appear in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, hijacking, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

The police officers were approached by four people in Rabie Ridge, Johannesburg, on Tuesday while eating lunch at a food outlet around 3pm, Malila said.

They pointed a firearm at the officers, took their guns, locked them in the back of their patrol vehicle, and fled. The assailants, who were joined by three others, then hijacked a car and fled.

People in the area helped free the officers and police gave chase.

"The suspects lost control of their vehicle and fired several shots at the police who returned fire," Malila said.

Three people were arrested and three firearms seized. Two of the firearms had been stolen from the police officers. The third was taken from a Johannesburg metro police officer in September.

Police were searching for the other suspects. CCTV frame grabs of the incident were circulating on the internet on Wednesday.


Source : Sapa /mr/jje/jk/th
Date : 05 Nov 2014 13:41
 
This is hilarious:

"Three men were arrested after they allegedly disarmed two police officers and locked them in the back of their police van in Rabie Ridge, north of Johannesburg, Gauteng police said on Wednesday.

The police officers were allegedly approached by four people while they were eating lunch at a food outlet around 3pm on Tuesday, Brigadier Neville Malila said.

The suspects pointed a firearm at the officers, disarmed them, and locked them in the back of their patrol vehicle. The suspects fled with the officers’ firearms, he said"

http://www.jozitweet.co.za/three-arrested-for-robbing-locking-cops-in-their-police-van/
 
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