Two arrested for attempted diesel theft in Mariannhill
The Durban Metro Police arrested two men after they were allegedly caught unlawfully offloading diesel on Wiltshire Road on Wednesday.
TWO suspects have been arrested by the Durban Metro Police Service Task Team A following an operation relating to the suspected attempted theft of diesel.
According to Metro Police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu, members received information on Wednesday, August 26, regarding trucks allegedly deviating from their authorised routes.
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“The trucks proceeded to Wiltshire Road, where diesel was suspected of being unlawfully offloaded. Members immediately mobilised to the area. Upon noticing marked police vehicles, the suspects allegedly attempted to leave the scene but were intercepted by the Task Team,” said Zungu.
Two men aged 38 and 33 were arrested.
“A vehicle allegedly being used to drain diesel, as well as the truck involved, formed part of the investigation. Both suspects were taken to Mariannhill Police Station for further processing in connection with the suspected attempted theft of diesel,” reported Zungu.
He assured that the Durban Metro Police Service remains committed to acting decisively on information received and combating criminal activities across eThekwini Municipality.
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