FIVE men, who were found in possession of firearms, a police uniform and other items believed to be used in committing crimes, were arrested in Pinetown yesterday.
The men were arrested after eThekwini District Trio Task Team and Pinetown OCC members received information about a suspicious white VW Polo sedan driving around the Durban area.
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“Shortly after, the vehicle was seen in Pinetown and stopped by the police. Five men were found in the car. Police searched the vehicle and found two pistols, a Norinco and a CZ,” said eThekwini District communications officer, Captain Carmen Rhynes.
Rhynes said a grocery plastic bag with R1076.20 cash and a gold watch was also in their possession.
She added that the police uniform including a hat, belt with police insignia were also found in the vehicle.
“Upon searching the vehicle further, it was established that the vehicle had a bullet hole on the rear door. The officers also recovered hub caps, registration number plates and a beanie with dreadlocks in the boot.”
The five suspects between the ages 33 and 44 were immediately arrested.
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“It was established that one suspect had a conviction for robbery and two other suspects had cases of robbery pending in KwaMashu and Pietermaritzburg.”
Rhymes said further investigation revealed that these men were involved in a business robbery that just took place in Mayville, where a foreigner was robbed.
“Two cellphones belonging to the victim were recovered. The victim was contacted by police, just as he was on his way to Mayville SAPS to open up his case. He was shocked and pleased to hear an arrest had been made and his phones recovered,” explained Rhymes.
All five suspects are expected to appear in court on Friday, 31 July.
“Linkages will be gathered from other surrounding policing areas to ensure these criminals face all the cases they are found involved in around Durban,” said Rhymes
eThekwini district commissioner, General Vukani Mgobhozi, said, “These are outstanding arrests and recoveries of illegal firearms made by SAPS. Their quick team work and response to information removed five dangerous habitual robbers from our streets.”
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