Echo-1 Security

14/10/2025

USUAL SUSPECTS !
Yesterday, Echo-1 management received a phone call from 4Warn in Benoni regarding a vehicle that was stolen at one of their sites.
Having dealt with this situation before, the criminals involved and the route they were planning to take was already known to Echo-1 Security.
5 minutes later and the stolen vehicle was stopped and 1 suspect in custody !
Not long after, the rest of the gang passed the crime scene, and we were 4 from 4 !
4 suspects in custody
1 stolen vehicle recovered
1 vehicle used in commission of crime impounded

Teamwork between Security companies are crucial for effective crime prevention and intel gathering. We will keep building on a good relationship with 4Warn, they are your guys on the East Rand 💪💪

05/10/2025

During August 2025, a bluelight robbery occurred near Bronkhorstspruit. Echo-1 Security analysed the information available and established a possible suspect vehicle.
Yesterday a vehicle matching the description entered our area again and observation was done.
The suspects were tracked and a takedown was executed with assistance of Delmas SAPS inside the local taxi rank.

CONCLUSION:
2 x suspects in custody
1x firearm without serial number and live rounds
Additional number plates hidden in the boot
Suspected stolen cell phones and jewelry recovered
⚖️🐍

02/10/2025

TEAMWORK 👊

Due to the rampant cable theft around Rietvlei Conservancy, Echo-1 and Bull Security planned an operation based on intelligence gathered.
It was established that there are specific gangs targeting certain areas. Tuesday night, observation was done while a team was digging next to the boundary fence.
As soon as it was operationally possible, the gang was hit. Although some escaped, 4 suspects were apprehended, and all the cables and tools recovered.
this is an ongoing investigation. ⚖️🐍
Bull Security

28/09/2025

YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM US....
in August, several fuel stations around Cullinan area reported receiving counterfeit money for transactions ..
One of those was an Echo-1 client... investigations were done to determine whom the suspects are.
On Friday morning Echo-1 and Bull Tactical executed an operation in Pretoria East. The vehicle involved was stopped and the investigating officer informed.
The suspect was positively identified and upon searching the vehicle, another R4000 of counterfeit money was confiscated.

28/09/2025

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION:
The railway lines around Pretoria, especially around Donkerhoek , have been targeted for copper for a long time.
Thursday night, Echo-1 Security, Boschkop detectives and the DKR Community ran an operation to find the suspects.
It wasn't long before 2 vehicles that were previously identified started moving around the plots near the rail tracks.
The teams were activated and both cars were stopped.

OUTCOME:
4 SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND 1 VEHICLE CONFISCATED
THE TOOLS USED TO COMMIT CABLE THEFT CONFISCATED

28/08/2025

Echo-1 Security Success Report
23/08/2025

Role players:
- Echo 1
- SAPS K9

Success Report:
A stolen vehicle was spotted entering the area, prompting a swift response from Echo 1 and SAPS K9. The joint operation was a success, resulting in the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

Key Achievements:
1. *Rapid Response*: Echo 1 quickly identified the vehicle's location and called for backup.
2. *Effective Search*: SAPS K9 responded promptly and, together with Echo 1, successfully located the stolen vehicle within an estate.
3. *Vehicle Recovery*: The vehicle, a Nissan Micra, was seized and taken into custody. Atteridgeville ###/08/2025

Outcome:
The recovered vehicle is currently being held at SAPS 13 for further processing by LCRC. Further investigation is ongoing, and it is believed that the gathered information may lead to an arrest. The Lakes Security Forum commends Echo 1 and SAPS K9 for their dedication and efforts in making the operation a success. The collaboration between the role players demonstrates the effectiveness of joint operations in combatting crime.

18/08/2025

SUCCESS REPORT:

On Friday, 15 August 2025, Echo-1 Security was contacted regarding a diesel tanker that was highjacked in Donkerhoek.
The horse was recovered the next day in Nelspruit, but the tanker trailer was still outstanding.

Following up on information received from informants, a possible hiding place in Welbekend was identified.
On Monday, Bidvest Air Wing went to the area to find the missing tanker.

The Bidvest pilot was able to identify the tanker by distinctive markings and activated the ground crew.
Unfortunately, the diesel load has already been offloaded, but the trailer was recovered in good condition.

🚁 🚔 ⚖️

BIDVEST AIR WING
ECHO-1 SECURITY
WELBEKEND SAPS

14/08/2025

SUCCESS BULLETIN :
Incident Type: Armed Robbery Syndicate Apprehension
Date & Time: 12 August 2025 – 00h55
Area of Operation: Kaalfontein

Summary:
For several months, an armed robbery syndicate has been targeting the Pretoria area in a series of violent early morning robberies. Several of these incidents involved victims being shot, with some tragically murdered during the attacks. Intelligence-led investigations identified possible movements of the syndicate, leading operational units to focus efforts in the Kaalfontein area.

While saturating the area, operational teams heard gunfire originating from a nearby plot. Immediate tactical response

was initiated. Upon arrival, the on-site security guard confirmed that he had engaged with armed suspects on the premises.

Operational Action:
A coordinated tactical plan was executed, involving:
• TMPD Metro K9 Unit
• Proshield Drone Unit
• Proshield Tactical Unit
• Echo-1Tactical Unit
• Cullinan Reaction Unit (CRU)
• Cullinan SAPS

Drone surveillance was deployed to cover the surrounding terrain, successfully locating 2 armed syndicate members attempting to evade capture. Ground units moved in swiftly and executed the arrest without further incident.

Outcome:

• Two syndicate members apprehended

• One loaded firearm recovered

Suspects to be linked to multiple serious robbery cases committed in the early morning hours across Pretoria, including incidents where victims were shot and murdered.

31/07/2025

BREAKTHROUGH ...
A spate of bluelight robberies occurred the last few months in Gauteng, especially on courier vehicles.
When dockets were registered in Echo-1 Land we decided to get involved ....
An operational plan was put together based on solid intel, and on 24 July, while they were returning from another armed robbery, the hammer dropped on them 🔨

After a short chase the suspect vehicle was stopped and 3 detained...
SAPS joined shortly after and recovered an illegal firearm, blue lights and police uniform.
Echo-1 will always stay committed to fighting evil and keeping our communities safe ...

31/07/2025

Update ///
on 23 July Echo-1 received info regarding a gang on their way to commit a house robbery. There wasn't much time and units were dispatched.. True to form Echo-1 and Kapanga Security managed to intercept the gang and arrest 4 !
More information came to light, connecting the gang to at least 3 vehicle theft cases in Pretoria East .....

10/07/2025

SUCCESS REPORT:
Last night, the Boschkop Detective branch requested assistance regarding a vehicle wanted for theft in Olympus. The vehicle's movements were studied, and a plan was put in place.
This afternoon around 15.00, Echo-1 Security and Bull Tactical traced the vehicle to a nearby fuel station.
The driver and vehicle was successfully handed over to SAPS for further inquiry ...

10/07/2025