On 11 October 2022 information was received about firearms at a house in Bluff. An operation was put in place by the EThekwini District Task Team, Brighton Beach Detectives and security personnel.
The team pounced on the property in Bluff where three pistols, a revolver and a shotgun were recovered.
Police also seized 119 rounds of ammunition from the suspects as well as 190 pieces of rock cocaine and two police scanners.
Three suspects aged between 16 and 23 were placed under arrest for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition as well as possession of drugs. During the arrest, it was established that one of the suspects was wanted in a double murder case that occurred in Newlands East last month.
On 7 September 2022 at 17:45, Newlands East police received a report of a shooting on Kantonkel Avenue and proceed to the scene.
On arrival, they received information that four family members were seated in the vehicle at their home when they were attacked by three unknown men. They opened fire, fatally wounding two people aged 22 and 55 and injuring two.
The injured victims were taken to hospital for medical attention.
Charges of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation. The matter is investigated by the Hawks. The suspects are appearing before the Durban Magistrates Court.
