Members of the EMPD foiled the hijacking of a delivery truck transporting masks on the N12 in Boksburg this afternoon.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that one of the arrested suspects is an EMPD police officer.
The suspects tried to evade arrests by trying to drive away, resulting in a high-speed chase that resulted in their getaway vehicle crashing into a truck corner Rolls Royce Street and Atlas Road in Atlasville.
They are both expected to appear in court soon.
The arrested pair was allegedly part of four other suspects who managed to get away. Police are now tracing the suspects who got away.
Anyone with information that may lead to the arrests of the wanted suspects is encouraged to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111
The Advertiser is at the scene, and this developing story will be updated as more details emerge.
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