Maitland Flying Squad officers recovered a hijacked vehicle in the Lloyds area of Nyanga, reports Cape {town} Etc. The recovery happened on the evening of Saturday, 17 January 2026, after they recognised the vehicle registration from an earlier broadcast.
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‘During the evening of Saturday, 17 January 2026, members of the Maitland Flying Squad were recovering a hijacked vehicle in the Lloyds area of Nyanga when they saw a Toyota Hilux passing them,’ the police said (ArriveAlive).
The vehicle collided with a fence and the occupants fled. Officers chased and detained one man at the scene. A search of the Hilux uncovered two 9mm firearms, one lacking a serial number, and a jammer device (SAPS).
A 22-year-old suspect now faces charges including possession of a hijacked vehicle and possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition. He was detained at Nyanga SAPS and will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court once charged.
In a separate operation, members attached to Operation Shanela II acted on intelligence in Tafelsig and arrested a 37-year-old on Sunday, 18 January 2026. A thorough search of the premises revealed a makeshift zip gun concealed inside the toilet wall with one 9mm round.
The suspect will appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ Court on the related charges. Police thanked vigilant members of the public whose information helped lead to both recoveries.
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