WESTERN CAPE. – A hijacking took place on Monday in the area around Cape Town International Airport. The SAPS arrested four men aged between 16 and 27.
Cape Town International Airport confirmed that its security teams responded immediately to the incident and have now worked together with the police service. The airport assured travellers and the public that the safety of everyone at the airport remains a priority. The police and security teams were thanked for their swift action and cooperation in bringing the situation under control.
Const. Ndakhe Gwala, police spokesperson, told Nuusflits the hijacking took place after 17:00. Rapid response officers who reacted quickly intercepted a white Volkswagen Polo in Bonteheuwel. The suspects who were arrested face charges of hijacking and possession of a stolen vehicle. They are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
