Amanzimtoti armed robbery ends in chase, gunfire and arrests
ALS Paramedics attended to the suspect on the scene, where he received medical treatment before being taken into custody.
ON December 26 a report of an armed robbery along the Old Main Road, Amanzimtoti, was received via the CCPO communication channel. It was reported that the suspects were travelling in a VW Polo and a Toyota Etios, and that firearms were brandished during the commission of the crime.
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The suspect vehicles were later spotted travelling in the direction of KwaMakhutha and were immediately pursued by responding units. During the pursuit, one suspect exited the vehicle while armed and fled on foot. He was chased, cornered, and subsequently pointed a firearm at members.
Members reacted accordingly, and the suspect was shot and wounded to the lower body. ALS Paramedics attended to the suspect on scene, where he received medical treatment before being taken into custody.
The suspect was charged with:
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Armed robbery
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Pointing of a firearm
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Possession of a prohibited firearm
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Possession of ammunition
Information regarding the VW Polo was circulated, and the vehicle was later located abandoned. It was recovered and booked in at KwaMakhutha police station.
A second suspect was detained and charged with:
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Armed robbery
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Attempting to defeat the ends of justice
Recovered items:
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One Glock handgun
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Ammunition
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One VW Polo
Role players involved:
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Amanzimtoti SAPS Crime Prevention
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CCPO Security
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ET Rapid Response
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KwaMakhutha police
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Tracker SA
This operation highlights the excellent coordination and teamwork between all role players involved.
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