South African Police Service (SAPS) flying squad officers in Cape Town have apprehended three men and recovered a hijacked car and a stolen firearm, Western Cape police said on Saturday.  

"Eager to apprehend those responsible for breaking the law, members of the flying squad reacted on a radio broadcast during the early hours of this morning [Saturday] that a Toyota Avanza was hijacked in Philippi East," Lt-Col Andrè Traut said.

The surrounding area was searched and the hijacked vehicle was eventually found in Baden Powell Drive, parked by the road side.

The trio were trailed and apprehended.

One of the suspects was found in possession of a .22 calibre revolver which was alleged stolen in Table View during 2017.

Traut said the trio, aged 18, 18, and 24, were anticipated to be arraigned in court in Muizenberg on Monday, prosecuted for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of an unlicensed and stolen firearm.