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The suspects have so far been linked with over 20 cases of murder and several cases of attempted murder.
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Four suspected gang members have been apprehended in Cato Manor, KwaZulu-Natal, following their alleged involvement in multiple killings throughout the province, police officials confirmed on Monday.
The suspects, aged between 21 and 33, were arrested on Saturday after authorities received intelligence about their whereabouts.
They are believed to have been responsible for “terrorising” the Amaoti community in Inanda for nearly a year.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the arrest followed strategic intelligence gathering that led authorities to a residence in Cato Manor.
“The suspects have so far been linked with more than 20 cases of murder and several cases of attempted murder, which they allegedly committed in the Amaoti area of Inanda from June 2024 to date,” said Netshiunda.
Netshiunda confirmed that during the operation, law enforcement recovered two firearms and ammunition, along with various suspected stolen items, including laptops and mobile phones.
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According to Netshiunda, the police are continuing their investigation and searching for additional suspects who may be connected to the criminal activities.
The four individuals currently in custody are scheduled to appear before the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Police reports state that the successful arrest of the suspects was carried out by a specialised team comprising officers from multiple divisions, including Crime Intelligence, Cato Manor Crime Prevention, Inanda Detectives, and Durban Metro Police.
Netshiunda noted that Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has commended the multidisciplinary team that “cornered and arrested four of the most wanted suspected murderers who have been terrorising the community of Amaoti in Inanda since June 2024.”
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