DURBAN – A joint operation consisting of police officers from the DPCI, Cross Border Unit and KwaZulu-Natal Stabilisation Team produced positive results when they arrested four attempted murder suspects at Cordia Crescent in Umhlanga yesterday.
\nAn intensive investigation led police to the house in Umhlanga where the suspects aged between 25 and 31 were found hiding. The house was searched and police officers recovered a rifle, two pistols and 94 rounds of ammunition. A vehicle which is suspected to have been used in the commission of a crime was seized. The suspects were detained at the Durban North police station and will appear today in the Durban Magistrate\u2019s Court for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
\nThe arrested suspects were wanted for an attempted murder case which took place on 05 October 2022 at Bhamshela in Nsuze. It is alleged that a 41-year-old man was driving his vehicle when unknown suspects opened fire, wounding him in both his legs. He managed to flee the scene and reported the matter to the police. A case of attempted murder was opened at Nsuze police station for investigation. Police followed information which led them to Durban North where the suspects were arrested. They will appear in the Maphumulo Magistrate\u2019s Court soon for attempted murder.<\/p>\n
Source: South African Police Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"