Crime

Five stolen vehicles recovered in KwaDukuza sweep

Collaborative effort also nets six wanted suspects.

March 5, 2024
The North Coast Courier 1 minute read
One of the recovered vehicles in Maphumulo. Photo: Fidelity Services Group

Six wanted men were arrested and five stolen vehicles and an illegal firearm recovered in a police operation in KwaDukuza last Tuesday.

According to Fidelity Services Group communications head Charnel Hattingh, the police received assistance from the Specialised Intervention Unit (SIU), external air support, various law enforcement agencies and security companies.

An illegal gun was recovered during the operation. Photo: Fidelity Services Group.

She said the operation extended to Maphumulo and Nsuze where the collaborative efforts of the teams led to the recovery of five hijacked and stolen vehicles – a Toyota Quantum, Mitsubishi Colt, Hyundai H100, VW Polo and a Toyota Conquest.

An unlicensed 9mm pistol with its serial number filed off and ammunition were also confiscated.

One of the recovered vehicles in Maphumulo. Photo: Fidelity Services Group

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March 5, 2024
The North Coast Courier 1 minute read

Sboniso Dlamini

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