Maitland flying squad recovers hijacked vehicle, firearms and ammunition in Nyanga

WESTERN CAPE – 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.

Due to an earlier general broadcast about a vehicle that was hijacked in the Mfuleni area, they recognised the registration number as that of the hijacked vehicle.

The suspects collided with the fence of a house, jumped out, and ran away. A chase ensued, and the members arrested one suspect. The Hilux was searched, and two 9mm firearms, one without a serial number, were found inside the vehicle, including a jammer device.

A 22-year-old suspect was detained at Nyanga SAPS on charges of possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.

The suspect will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court once he is charged.

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