Jamming devices with a street value of R200,000 were recovered and one person arrested in Midrand on Thursday afternoon, Gauteng police said.<\/p>\n
The devices, used in hijackings, especially truck hijackings, were found following an operation by the national intervention unit and Gauteng police, Brigadier Neville Malila said.<\/p>\n
Police followed up information that led them to a company in Midrand, where they confiscated 17 jamming devices and arrested a 24-year-old person.<\/p>\n
“The arrest came after a lengthy investigation on the selling of these devices,” Malila said.<\/p>\n
“Police visited the company where they were given a presentation of how the devices work. The suspect is facing charges of contravening the Electronic Communications Act.”<\/p>\n
Independent Communication Authority of SA officials at the crime scene confirmed the devices were illegal.<\/p>\n
“Gauteng police are also investigating the possibility that the suspect may be linked to the sales of other illegal devices,” Malila said.<\/p>\n
“The investigation continues and the suspect will appear in court soon.”<\/p>\n
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