On the night of 7 February 2021, at 18:30, detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime Investigations arrested an alleged gang member along Ansteys Beach in the Bluff. The 21-year-old suspect who is out on bail for conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, possession of firearm and ammunition was detained at Brighton Beach police station. He is appearing at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on 8 February 2021.
Police received information about a vehicle with bullet holes at the back driving around the Bluff area and proceeded to the identified location. The said vehicle was stopped and a search was conducted. During the search, the suspect was found in illegal possession of a 9mm pistol and nine rounds of ammunition. He was immediately placed under arrest.
It was established that the bullet holes at the back of the vehicle are from a prior police chase.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya applauded detectives for their continued fight against gang related activities in the province.
