A pair of suspects believed to be behind the murder of two men in Winterton has been arrested and are facing a trio of charges.
A vehicle with two occupants was recovered by police on the P10 Road near Ntabamoya in Winterton on December 20 at about 3.30pm.
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Both men had several gunshot wounds and police declared the 30-year-old dead on scene. A 37-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was certified dead on arrival.
Winterton police opened a charge of murder and evidence on scene was gathered to provide leads on the suspects.
Six days later (December 26), during a multi-disciplinary crime prevention operation conducted in Ngoba, near Bergville, police made a breakthrough.
“A vehicle was spotted travelling through Ngoba and when the police attempted to intercept the vehicle, they were met by a hail of bullets. During the shoot-out, two suspects were arrested at the scene. One of the suspects was injured and was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition,” explained police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker.
Inside the vehicle, police found a pistol that was concealed.
“A 22-year-old suspect is in police custody while the other is in hospital under police guard. Further charges for attempted murder as well as illegal possession of firearms and ammunition were opened for investigation. The arrested suspects will be profiled to determine if they are linked to other cases committed in Winterton and surrounding areas,’ added Brigadier Naicker.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula praised the team for the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of unlicensed firearms.
“With Festive Season Operations continuing throughout the province, criminals can expect to be nabbed as police officers remain on high alert,” he said.
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