Wanted business robbery suspects nabbed – KwaDukuza

Two unlicensed firearms, 83 cellphones, and several other items were found in the possession of five wanted business robbery suspects who were caught and arrested earlier this month.

The multi-disciplinary operation involving Tracker SA, together with KwaDukuza municipality Crime Prevention, Hawks Security, KwaDukuza Task Team and Umhlali K9 unit led to the arrest of five men on the N2 highway on Thursday, June 13.

The arrest came after the teams received information that thieves had robbed a well-known clothing store in Eshowe.

When the vehicle was stopped and searched, the men were found with two unlicensed firearms, live rounds of ammunition and the dozens of stolen items, which included cellphones and clothing which had been packed in bags and placed in the boot.

All five men were arrested. Two were charged for being in possession of a firearm without a licence, and possession of ammunition. All five were charged with possession of items suspected to be stolen.

The men will appear in KwaDukuza Magistrates’ Court.

KDM community safety senior manager Sthembiso Zungu said KDM has restructured their department and are implementing a refocused crime fighting strategy.

“The restructuring will have two shifts working directly with the KwaDukuza SAPS, as well as a specialised shift focusing on illegal activities like illegal connections and illegal buildings,” he said.

KwaDukuza SAPS station commander brigadier Sbongile Mhlongo commended the team on their excellence arrest and recovery.

“We have intensified our forces to create an indestructible barrier against crime and we will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime,” she said.

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