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Intelligence-driven police operation secures arrests

Richards Bay Proactive Team pursues leads, makes arrests in connection with recent house break-ins

A 25-year-old suspect, said to be part of a group terrorising the Richards Bay community, was arrested for a house break-in on Friday.

The arrest was made by the Richards Bay Proactive Team in an intelligence-driven operation in Mzingazi.

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King Cetshwayo Cluster police spokesperson Captain Siyanda Shangase said the suspect’s friends are still at large.

“He was also charged with possession of an illegal firearm and 15 live rounds of ammunition. His girlfriend was arrested for possession of suspected stolen property.

A firearm and ammunition that was recovered during the arrest
Photo: Supplied

“The police are working around the clock following information on the whereabouts of the other suspects,” said Shangase.

Both suspects are expected to appear in the Richards Bay Magistrate’s Court this week.

In a separate incident, Shangase said the same team executed a stop-and-search on the R102 in KwaDlangezwa.

“Eight suspects were issued with J534 fines for contravention of the National Road Traffic Act.

“Three foreign nationals were arrested for contravention of the Immigration Act,” he said, adding that they would appear in the Mtunzini Magistrate’s Court.

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