8 nabbed for Durban WWII memorial plaque theft
The arrested suspects will appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court soon on charges of theft and possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
EIGHT suspects were arrested on Monday for stealing copper plates from a memorial commemorating the South African soldiers who died during the World Wars. Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, said officers were conducting an intelligence driven operation in the Central Business District.
“They were following up on information with regards to four copper memorial plaques that were stolen on Gardiner Street, outside the Durban City Hall last week. The copper plates were part of a memorial commemorating the South African soldiers who died during the World Wars.
“The suspects aged between 25 and 35 years were arrested and detained at Durban Central police station after they were linked to the theft of the copper plates. A 9mm pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition was also recovered. The arrested suspects will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of theft and possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. The metal has been handed over to the South African Army for safe keeping while the investigation continues,” she said.
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