4 held after high-speed chase
2006-04-27 09:41
Johannesburg - Four men were arrested and one firearm confiscated after a high-speed chase through Johannesburg early on Thursday morning, police said.
Inspector Mosima Mamjanyi said a police reservist noticed suspicious-looking occupants in a Toyota Corolla in Kensington while on his way to work at 05:30.
The reservist tried to stop the car, but it sped off. He followed the car, phoning police for back-up.
The police's robbery reaction unit caught up with the car in Craighall Park and gave chase. A shoot-out ensued and the driver of the Toyota eventually lost control of the car and crashed into the pavement.
One of the occupants was wounded in his toe. He was taken for medical treatment.
The four occupants were arrested and a firearm without a serial number was confiscated.
The men would appear in court soon.
- SAPA