By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has ordered maximum mobilisation of resources to monitor and patrol Gauteng highways and other strategic locations during peak hour traffic.
The deployment follows an incident on the M1 North near the Crown Interchange in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning, where suspected robbers targeted motorists during peak hour traffic.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says a manhunt is underway for the suspects.
“The SAPS has also bolstered the deployment of the Highway Patrol, SAPS Airwing, and Gauteng Flying Squad units to monitor and conduct regular patrols along the identified routes.
“This is after a video and voice note emerged on various platforms depicting suspects robbing motorists.”
“Engagements with the JMPD and other law enforcement agencies are ongoing in an effort to curb further incidents. SAPS tracking teams are on the ground searching for these suspects.”
Mathe appealed to motorists who fell victim to the gang to open cases with police.
“By this afternoon no cases had been reported and police encourage anyone who has fallen victim to this crime to call the Johannesburg Central police station commander on 082-332-5016 for better co-ordination and prompt dispatching of resources,” she said.