Four suspects, possibly linked to various vehicle crimes in Durban North, Berea, Umbilo and Mayville were arrested following a high-speed chase through Musgrave yesterday.

Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team, Durban North SAPS Trio Crimes Unit and members of various SAPS units intercepted and apprehended the suspects, who were believed to be involved in a vehicle theft operation yesterday.

At approximately 09:20 yesterday, vigilant team members spotted a car linked to various vehicle crimes travelling on Vause Road in the Musgrave area, says Marshall Security spokesperson Tyron Powell. Upon noticing the team, the suspects attempted to evade arrest by fleeing at high speed, endangering other road users in the process, he adds.

Nothing stood in the way of the team that gave chase, bringing the suspect’s vehicle to a standstill on Stephen Dlamini Road.

“The suspects drove against traffic flow on Stephen Dlamini Road (old Essenwood Road), showing a complete disregard for the safety of others on the road. Despite the suspects’ reckless manoeuvres, the team remained resolute and continued the chase. Ultimately, the suspects lost control of their vehicle, resulting in a crash on Stephen Dlamini Road,” says Powell.

Multiple car-breaking implements, computer boxes used for stealing motor vehicles and a 16-channel jamming device, employed to disable tracking devices on stolen vehicles, were recovered following a search of the vehicle. The vehicle also had cloned numberplates.

“The four suspects, along with the confiscated evidence, were transported to Berea SAPS for further investigation and processing. Additionally, these suspects are possibly linked to numerous theft-of-motor-vehicle cases in the Berea, Umbilo, Mayville and Durban North areas,” adds Powell.