Police have arrested five suspects including late former President Nelson Mandela’s grandchild for possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm.

The vehicle was recovered at Mandela’s former home in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Johannesburg Metro Police received information regarding the location of a white Toyota Corolla that was hijacked along Louis Botha Avenue earlier on Wednesday.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla Says that upon entering the property, officers recovered the hijacked vehicle and apprehended five individuals – four males and one female

“A subsequent search of the premises resulted in the recovery of one unlicensed firearm. Preliminary information suggests that the female occupant is renting the property and is acquainted with the four male suspects. It is alleged that one of the male suspects is a Mandela grandchild. All five suspects have been arrested and will be detained at Norwood SAPS. They will be facing charges of possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm. It is with relief that we can confirm that the victim of the hijacking is safe and unharmed.”