Wanted gang member arrested in crime intelligence operation
SAPS units and several security stakeholders, including members from the Fidelity Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU) proceeded to the suspect’s property, ensuring all possible exit routes were secured.
A joint crime intelligence operation led to the successful apprehension of a wanted suspect, linked to a spate of street robberies in the Chatsworth community.
“On the evening of Thursday, June 27, security teams involved in the crime intelligence-driven operation received information from a source regarding the whereabouts of a gang member linked to a group that had been terrorising the Chatsworth community. We were also informed that this individual was in possession of a revolver pistol. An operational team gathered and members were immediately deployed to the Welbedacht west area,” explained Charnel Hattingh, head of communications and marketing for the Fidelity Services Group.
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SAPS units and several security stakeholders, including members from the Fidelity Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU) proceeded to the suspect’s property, ensuring all possible exit routes were secured.
“As the suspect’s mother was approached and questioned regarding her son’s whereabouts, the suspect attempted to flee on foot carrying a plastic bag. He didn’t get far and was successfully apprehended and arrested,” added Hattingh.
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The plastic bag was searched and a black loaded, unlicensed revolver was discovered. Live ammunition was also seized and handed over to the Chatsworth SAPS.
“Congratulations to everyone involved in this successful joint operation for their great teamwork in bringing this wanted suspect to book,” concluded Hattingh.
