SUCCESS was achieved in two separate intelligence-driven operations in the KwaMadlala, Fairview Mission and Umzumbe areas last Saturday.
Cluster commander, Major-General Thembi Ndlovu and Major Gavin de Lange led the operation. Police from the the Port Shepstone cluster, SAPS Southport, SAPS Msinsini, members from Port Shepstone and Umzinto K9 units, crime intelligence and the Hibiscus Coast Protection Services took part in the operation.
Stop and searches were done and two vehicles were confiscated because the chassis and engine numbers had been altered. Musi Mbutho (23) a housebreaking suspect for whom there were two warrants of arrest issued, was also arrested.
Four people were arrested for being in possession of dangerous weapons and five were arrested for being in possession of dagga.
All suspects will appear in the Port Shepstone and Ixopo courts soon.
