JOHANNESBURG - Three suspects believed to be part of the "Rolex Gang" were arrested by Johannesburg Metro Police in Fourways.

The suspects were arrested while following a potential victim. They were travelling in a red VW GTi and maroon Renault Sandero.

"The suspects continued scouting Pineslopes Shopping Mall for a victim," read a statement by the JMPD.

It went on to say that they spotted a potential victim who they followed driving towards William Nicol Drive.

"The team managed to stop both vehicles and contain all occupants," said the JMPD.

The arrests form part of a joint operation with the JMPD's K9 Unit, Hawks, Bad Boyz Security, SAPS and Tracker.