An early morning raid involving SAPS, Metro Police, Correctional Services, Home Affairs and other law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of 123 undocumented foreign nationals while an equivalent of R4.1-million counterfeit US dollars was seized at Point, in the Durban Central Business District (CBD), on Tuesday morning, 27 August.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, said: “A multidisciplinary operation involving the police, Metro Police, Correctional Services, Home Affairs and other law enforcement agencies was aimed at stamping the authority of the state and raiding of hijacked buildings in and around the Durban CBD. Six buildings were raided and one of them was found to be a municipality-owned building which was illegally occupied, and a person who was allegedly collecting rent money from illegal residents of that building was taken in for questioning.
“During the operation, a total of 117 rounds of ammunition from various calibres of firearms and large amount of liquor were recovered and seized. Two of the hijacked buildings were disconnected of water and electricity which were connected illegally. One suspect was also arrested after he was found in possession of cocaine and crystal meth, as well as, an undisclosed amount of money.”
“The operation continues with police searching for suspects who are believed to be in possession of illegal firearms,” Col Netshiunda added.
