KZN police search for Mariannhill crime suspect
KZN SAPS is pleading for the community to help them find a crime suspect who is allegedly terrorising the community of Mariannhill.
POLICE in KwaZulu-Natal are on the hunt for Linda Hlengwa who was arrested in Mariannhill after being found in possession of a firearm and the illegal possession of ammunition.
KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said Hlengwa was arrested on July 20, 2020, on Ukuthula Street at St Wendolins in Mariannhill and was released from custody pending ballistic results.
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“Since then, he has ignored summons to appear in court to face his charges. Hlengwa, who also goes by the name of ‘Mjinja’ or ‘Putin’, is also wanted in connection with a string of extortion cases in which he allegedly terrorises business people in and around the Mariannhill area,” he said.
Hlengwa’s Warrant of Arrest was issued by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on September 9.
Police are appealing to anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of Linda Hlengwa to contact Investigating Officer Sergeant Gwala on 079 889 9733 or make use of the crime stop number: 08600 10111.
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