A multi-disciplinary operation which was held in the Durban Central Business District yielded positive results with the successful arrest of five suspects and the seizure of illegal firearms, ammunition and a stolen vehicle, on Monday afternoon.
Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, said: “During the operation, police officials came across a vehicle with five male occupants on Pine Street. The vehicle did not have a rear registration plate. The said vehicle was intercepted and a search was conducted. Upon searching the vehicle, police recovered two pistols with ammunition, a toy gun and stolen bank cards.” “The suspects were arrested and transported to Durban Central SAPS for processing. The investigation conducted by police revealed that the vehicle was taken during a house robbery. The vehicle was impounded for further investigation. The suspects will be profiled to check if they are linked to other serious and violent cases committed in Durban and surrounding areas,” added Capt Gwala. The five suspects aged between 18 and 21 appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court for unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and possession of stolen property.
