Nottingham police together with the K9 Task Team members made a break through last night when they arrested three wanted suspects aged 31 and 42 at Umlazi and Impendle area.
The members worked through the night searching for the suspects and the information directed them to Umlazi where the main suspect was arrested. Further investigation led them to Impendle where two suspecsts were arrested and found in possession of two unlicensed firearms and suspected stolen property.
One of the recovered firearm was reported stolen in Orlando. The confiscated firearms will be subjected for ballistic testing to determine if they were used in the commission of crime in the country. The arrested suspects are set to appear in the Howick Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 27 March 2017.
The KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa welcomed the arrest of the suspects and applauded the members for their perseverance. “We’re delighted that the criminals who believed that they will break the law and hide are now arrested. We will ensure that the suspects are successfully prosecuted,” he said.
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