Hijacking in South Africa
Carjackings between April 2005 and March 2006 = 12,825
Truck Hijackings between April 2005 and March 2006 = 829
The SAPS Strategic Plan (2004 – 2007) includes four key strategic priorities for the medium term. One of these is to:
combat organised crime by focusing on drug and firearm trafficking, vehicle theft and hijacking, as well as commercial crime and corruption among public officials
Measures to Decrease Hijackings
Over the last 4 years there has been a decrease in the number of reported hijackings, mainly because of:
The formation of anti-hijacking police units
The launch of “Operation Ngena” – targeting hijacking syndicates
Hijacking units that consist of investigative, crime intelligence and rapid response components
Dedicated hijacking courts to reduce case times and increase the conviction rate of hijackers
Enhanced effectiveness of vehicle tracking technology
Road Safety and...
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