Members of the Port Elizabeth Flying Squad arrested three alleged armed robbery suspects on the N2 freeway in the city on Friday.
The police's Col. Priscilla Naidu says it is alleged that the suspects robbed a jewellery store in George on Friday morning, and their getaway vehicle was seen heading towards the N2 in the direction of PE.
She says the information was immediately relayed on all police channels, and at around 1pm, the white Mercedes Benz was seen driving at high speed past the Van Stadens Bridge.
Naidu says a high-speed chase ensued, and as it neared the Cape Road off-ramp, the vehicle was forced to slow down due to heavy traffic.
She says police managed to force the vehicle onto the side of the freeway, and three suspects were arrested.
Col Naidu says a large amount of jewellery, including gold chains, rings, platinum jewellery and cell phones were found inside the vehicle, and a 9mm firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition were also seized.
The value of the jewellery and cellphones is not yet known.
The suspects, aged 31, 34 and 47 are being detained on charges of possession of suspected stolen property, and will appear in the Port Elizabeth magistrates' court on Monday.
