Cops crack gang of four linked to house robberies
Property recovered was taken during houses robberies at Mehlomnyama and Paddock.
Four suspects aged between 26 and 35 were recently arrested for possession of stolen goods, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
They have been linked to a house robbery case at Nyandezulu where a Road Accident Fund beneficiary was robbed of cash, clothing and various takkies in May.
They have been linked to seven more house robberies that took place in various areas.
Paddock and Mehlomnyama police conducted a joint operation at Kwadweshula near Port Shepstone after obtaining a search warrant from the court.
During the operation, police recovered a riffle, a revolver and various rounds of ammunition, takkies, TV sets and a water pump.
Police spokesperson Captain Petros Mpinge said a preliminary investigation revealed that the property recovered was taken during house robberies at Mehlomnyama and Paddock.
“The wanted suspects were traced to a house at Kwadweshula area, on arrival the police requested to search the house and permission was granted,” he said.
The suspects appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court this week.
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