Five men were arrested for business robbery and linked to other crimes in Melville outside KwaDukuza last Thursday.
They were found hiding in a house in the township.
Two unlicensed firearms, a 9mm Pistol, 7.65 Walter firearm and four live rounds of ammunition was also recovered.
The men are wanted for several cases in KwaDukuza, with one of the accused wanted in a double murder case, while the others are linked to business robberies in Melville, Groutville, Ntshawini, Dorinkop, Lindelani and Glenhills.
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KwaDukuza SAPS station commander, brigadier Sbongile Mhlongo, applauded the police on the arrests.
“Well done to the members in apprehending these wanted suspects, we will ensure that KwaDukuza detectives will be working around the clock to link the suspects to many cases that have occurred in the KwaDukuza area, and we will be leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that these people are put behind bars for a long time,” she said.
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