Panther Tactical Law Enforcement Unit

15/02/2024

13/02/2024

13/02/2024

The swift response by SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) members in Amathole District in the Eastern Cape, has led to the recovery of hijacked vehicle in Mnyamazana location in Zazulwana Administrative area outside Butterworth on Sunday, 11 February 2024. A 17-year-old suspect was shot during a shootout with Police and died on the scene. Unlicensed firearm and ammo seized. A case of Murder, possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition and hijacked vehicle, inquest and attempted murder has been opened for investigation.

http://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=51285

24/10/2023

Two off-duty Flying Squad members sprang into action without hesitation after receiving information of a truck hijacking in Newton Park yesterday morning, 23 October 2023.

The truck and the suspects' vehicle, a Toyota Quantum was spotted and trailed. As soon as the suspects realised that they were being followed by the members in their private vehicles, they split up. Backup was requested and the vehicles were cornered at the intersection of Circular Drive and Henry Botha Drive in Walmer. When the truck stopped, two suspects got off and ran towards Charlo. With the assistance of the K9 unit and a private security company, one fleeing suspect was arrested and a 9mm pistol also recovered.

A total of five suspects were apprehended and the hijacked truck with all its contents was recovered.
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/selnewsdetails.php?nid=49153

24/10/2023

23/10/2023

The JMPD on Sunday rescued 27 human trafficking victims after raiding in a house in Edenvale.