A 34-year-old suspect was arrested after the hijacking of two off-duty police officers in Avoca Hills, KZN, last night.

The suspect also allegedly robbed the officers of their firearms.

Provincial SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that the suspect was arrested in Inanda hours later.

The arrest was made by a multidisciplinary team led by the Greenwood Park Police Station’s visible policing commander.

“On Thursday evening, two police officers from Greenwood Park Police Station were hijacked by an armed suspect at Courtown Crescent in Avoca Hills. A team, comprised of Greenwood Park Crime Prevention officers, Durban North Task Team officers, Newlands Trio Task Team members and private security officials, followed up on information which led them to Newton A in Inanda where the suspect was arrested.

“He was found in possession of two firearms, belonging to the two officers, with 30 rounds of ammunition. A further search of the house led to the recovery of two more unlicensed firearms with 12 rounds of ammunition. The hijacked vehicle was also recovered,” Netshiunda says.

The suspect is due to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday.