Danville Avenue robbers linked to string of robberies
The gang were arrested two weeks ago where a third member was killed in the shootout.
![Detectives Sipho Shezi and Nhlakanipho Ngcobo of the Durban North SAPS have linked two suspects who were part of a gang terrorising north Durban to 10 crimes. The men are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrate's Court this week.](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2018/10/44shbreakhtrough2-Large.jpg)
DURBAN North SAPS has confirmed that two suspects arrested after a shootout in Inanda two weeks ago are linked to 10 different crimes in the North Durban areas. Capt Raymond Deokaran, spokesman for the Durban North SAPS said the two men aged 35 also have prior records.
The gang were arrested by members of Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team two weeks ago where a third member was killed in the shootout.
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“We have linked the suspects to seven crimes in Durban North, two in Greenwood Park and one in Inanda ranging between house break-ins and house robberies. The duo have been previously arrested for break-ins and theft in 2000 and 2009 respectively,” said Deokaran.
The suspects, made up of four members (one of whom is still at large) are believed to be from Amaoti.
“They have made their first appearance in court and they’ve been remanded back into custody while our investigations continue. Detectives Sipho Shezi and Nhlakanipho Ngcobo are working on the case. This is a major breakthrough with regards to armed robberies in the area,” he said.
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