Police in Gauteng had to shoot down rumors after a chase ended with two suspects dead. They confirmed one of the men was a former officer, fired earlier this year. The incident happened on the R59 highway near Parys.
A multi-unit police team, working with private security, tracked a Volkswagen Golf fitted with illegal blue lights. The suspects, wearing full police uniforms, fired at officers during a pursuit before crashing. Both were killed. Found inside were fake police gear, unlicensed guns, and equipment used to impersonate officers.
This case is linked to a pattern of blue light robberies on roads between Gauteng and the Free State. In these crimes, criminals posing as police stop motorists to rob and kidnap them. Authorities stressed the dismissed officer had no current link to the service, countering social media speculation about active duty corruption. The investigation continues.
A multi-unit police team, working with private security, tracked a Volkswagen Golf fitted with illegal blue lights. The suspects, wearing full police uniforms, fired at officers during a pursuit before crashing. Both were killed. Found inside were fake police gear, unlicensed guns, and equipment used to impersonate officers.
This case is linked to a pattern of blue light robberies on roads between Gauteng and the Free State. In these crimes, criminals posing as police stop motorists to rob and kidnap them. Authorities stressed the dismissed officer had no current link to the service, countering social media speculation about active duty corruption. The investigation continues.
