In the early hours of 2 April 2025, members of the Durban Metro Police Service Drug Team received intelligence regarding a suspected hijacking syndicate operating out of a hideout in Umlazi.
A joint operation was swiftly launched, and upon arrival at the identified property in G-section Umlazi, two suspects were apprehended. A search of the premises led to the recovery of:
1. 1 x unlicensed firearm (serial number filed off)
2. 3 x live rounds of ammunition
3. 1 x remote signal jammer
The suspects were arrested on the spot and charged with:
1. Possession of an unlicensed firearm
2. Unlawful possession of ammunition
3. Possession of a signal blocking device
This operation is a result of excellent collaboration between Metro Police and key partners.
Internal Roleplayers:
1. MDOC Durban (Organised Crime)
2. Crime Intelligence
External Roleplayers:
1. Dew Force Security Vehicle Recovery Unit and K9
2. ATS Security
3. Blue Security (Crime Prevention Unit)
4. Mzansi Security
Durban Metro Police commends all units involved in ensuring the safety of our communities. More joint operations are planned as we intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks across EThekwini Municipality.
