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The vehicle was spotted and intercepted by the operational team, resulting in the arrest of all four occupants.</p><p><br></p><p>Police recovered three unlicensed firearms, ammunition, false registration plates, stained money and cellphones.</p><p><br></p><p>The Nissan Micra was impounded for further investigation, while the suspects were detained on multiple charges.</p><p><br></p><p>The operation involved SAPS Gauteng Highway Patrol, Gauteng TRT, Pretoria West Detectives, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect, supported by private security teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Further investigations are underway.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","summary":"<p>Four suspects linked to 17+ hijackings, kidnappings and armed robberies in Pretoria West and Laudium were arrested in Danville after police intercepted their Nissan Micra and seized firearms, ammo and false 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