Alleged JFK gangsters in court over plot to kill witness at Wynberg court
Seven suspects were arrested and three illegal firearms, along with nearly 60 rounds of ammunition, were seized in what authorities believed was a planned attack on a witness outside the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 15.
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The State has alleged that the seven suspects arrested in connection with a planned hit on a witness in a case at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court are members of the Junky Funky Kidz (JFK), and indicated it will be opposing bail.
The suspects, aged between 18 and 64 who may not be named or identified as per a court order, made their first court appearance on Wednesday.
They are facing Schedule 6 offences, including charges of being in the possession of three illegal firearms and 140 rounds of ammunition.
The State alleges that on December 15 at about 1.30pm, police received information about armed suspects travelling to the court building in a Toyota Quantum. The suspects were believed to be on their way to shoot a person testifying in court.
Police spotted the vehicle and requested that they pull over in front of the court and get out of the vehicle.
The court heard that pistols and ammunition were found on three of the accused, ammunition on one of the accused while another suspect was the driver of the Quantum.
The State further alleges that the accused belong to the JFK gang and said they may add a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. They added that they will be opposing their release on bail.
Two of the suspects are being represented by a private lawyer, while the rest will be represented by legal aid.
The suspects, who come from Vrygrond, Seawind, Retreat, Westlake, Mfuleni and Tafelsig, remain in custody until their bail application.
One of the alleged skollies had a first appearance for a separate case of a Schedule 5 offence facing charges of attempted murder for an incident on December 11.
The State alleges that the victim is known to the suspect and added that they will be opposing his release on bail.
Meanwhile, one of the alleged leaders of the JFKs, Jason “Fabulous” Arendse, is in custody facing Schedule 6 charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila told the Daily Voice that: “This matter involves three counts of murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms and illegal possession of ammunition. The accused is one of the leaders of the Junky Funky Kidz.”
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The suspects were in possession of three illegal firearms and 140 rounds of ammunition.
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