Stolen vehicles recovered in joint operation
The three vehicles were all stolen from the Durban area.
Joint police operations involving the Ugu Cluster Operational Command Centre (OCC) resulted in several arrests being made on the South Coast recently.
Margate
The team and the Saps K9 unit searched for suspects who were possibly in possession of stolen firearms in the Margate area.
Ramsgate
A vehicle suspected of being used in a hijacking in Umbilo was spotted by the team along the Ramsgate National Road. The driver of the vehicle was stopped, and the vehicle searched. It was discovered that it was a stolen vehicle, and three men aged between 21 and 35 were arrested.
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The trio was charged and appeared in the Ramsgate Magistrate’s Court. The case was postponed to September 30, and the men will remain in police custody.
Southport
Last Sunday, Southport crime prevention members in conjunction with Ugu Cluster OCC officers were conducting patrols in the area when they came across an LDV, which was parked in a loading zone, in Kwa Madlala.
“Upon checking the vehicle and searching the suspect, it was established that the vehicle had been reported as stolen in Pinetown. A 31-year-old suspect was charged with the possession of stolen property,” said police spokesman, Captain Petros Mpinge.
Harding
Ugu OCC officers were deployed to Harding when the team received information regarding a suspected stolen vehicle, with an ND registration.
“The taxi was stopped, and upon further investigation, it was established that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Montclair, Durban. A man (27) and a woman (37) were charged and appeared in the Harding Magistrate’s Court. The case was postponed for further investigation,” said Capt Mpinge.
Deputy Cluster Commander, Brigadier Bongani Sibiya was pleased that the deployment of officers had resulted in the recovery of stolen vehicles and a greater police presence.
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