Police recovered unlicensed firearms, a stolen SUV and false number plates after a high-speed chase and shootout with suspected hijackers in Gauteng.
Two suspects, linked to the hijacking and robbery of trucks and courier vehicles, were shot dead during a shootout with police in Reiger Park, Gauteng.
Two unlicensed firearms were recovered at the scene.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a multi-disciplinary team acted on information about suspects linked to the crimes.
The operation involved members of the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Crime Intelligence, the Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations, Tracker Connect and Gemini Global Defence.
