CRIME SCENE: Lansdowne, Cape Town: Four suspected armed robbery suspects are behind bars following the quick intervention of the Maitland Flying Squad.

On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Flying Squad responded to a business robbery in Lansdowne.

At around 22:00, they spotted a motor vehicle fitting the description of the vehicle that was allegedly used in the robbery.

The police managed to stop the vehicle and found three suspects inside. They, in turn, led the police to a fourth suspect, where 13 speed point machines, 10 cellular telephones, one gas revolver, a pistol and cash were discovered. 

Ottery: In another incident, the Squad were patrolling around Ottery Flats on Monday 1 June 2026 when they spotted a suspicious male wearing an orange top.

He attempted to flee but members pursued him on foot and he was apprehended in Daniel Avenue.

“The members searched the suspect and seized a 9mm pistol with 28 rounds of ammunition. The firearm was reported lost at Elsburg SAPS in Germiston, Gauteng in June 2022. The gang-affiliated male suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of stolen property,” said Constable Ndakhe Gwala of the Western Cape police media office.