SAPS New Brighton Task Team under the supervision of the Station Commander, Col. Vuyisiwe Tembani, spent tireless and sleepless nights tracking down those responsible for the senseless killing of an e-hailing taxi driver on Wednesday, 17 February 2021, in New Brighton.
It was alleged that on the mentioned date, at approximately 17:42, police responded to a complaint of a shooting in Madala Street in New Brighton.
Police spokesman, Colonel Priscilla Naidu said, the driver, Garrison Snayers, 30, was found shot dead in his Suzuki vehicle. Snayers operated as an e-hailing taxi service for the owner of the vehicle.
“On Sunday, 21 February 2021, after the memorial drive-by and laying of flowers for the deceased by his family that took place at the site of his death, Col. Tembani set up a task team to hunt down the suspect/s responsible for the attacks on e-hailing taxi drivers and foreign owned shop owners in New Brighton.
“The hunt for Snayer’s killers started at 03:00 on Monday morning, 22 February 2021. The first suspect, aged 25, was arrested at a house in Ngqolombe Street.
“The team continued with the intense investigation, following up on several leads, which led to the arrest of the second suspect, aged 25, in New Brighton.
“Police left no stone unturned as they continued their manhunt for the third suspect. Working around the clock, the third suspect, aged 28, was arrested in central last night, 23 February 2021.
“Investigations reveal that there were three suspects involved in the murder and robbery of Snayers.
Two of the suspects are allegedly wanted by police in Motherwell and New Brighton for crimes ranging from murder, illegal possession of a firearm (Motherwell) and two cases of robbery (New Brighton).
“The suspects are expected to appear in the New Brighton Magistrat’s Court soon on a charge of murder.”
Colonel Naidu quoted acting Mount Road Cluster Commander, Brig. Thandiswa Kupiso, as commending applauded the excellent arrests and dedication of the Station Commander, her team and the community of New Brighton.
“Crime MUST fall and, together, we must take back the streets so that our communities can live in a safe and secure environment. Well done to the team in ensuring such speedy arrests,’ added Brig. Kupiso.