Three suspects were arrested on Thursday (29 October) night. The group were arrested in response to the ongoing taxi-related violence in Cape Town.
Members of the the Mfuleni Crime Prevention Unit were conducting foot patrols in Ngubelani Street. The three suspects were running in their direction, and tried to evade the members, but were apprehended.
Four 9mm pistols were recovered, along with a total of 147 rounds of ammunition found in their possesion.
Investigations then led the members to the crime scene of where a taxi driver was found killed yesterday.
The 34-year-old driver was found in the driver’s seat of a taxi without gunshot wounds.
A female was wounded in the attack was admitted to hospital.
The suspects are aged between 25 and 30. They are due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s court next week Monday (2 November).
The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Sizakhele Dyantyi welcomed the arrests.
“As the joint forces we commit to undertake a number of operational activities while taxis are in transit. A humble plea is made to commuters and motorists to be patient as the planned operational activities might impact their travelling times.”
Local authorities are expected to meet with taxi associations in Cape Town, next Monday (2 November) to discuss a suitable solution to the recent surge in taxi violece.
The police’s Wesley Twigg has more details about last night’s operation…..