VEHICLE theft suspects were arrested today (24 December) after a high speed chase in uMhlanga at about 5am.
Tyron Powell of Marshall Security said members of their Special Operations Team were on patrol in the Umhlanga area, when they spotted a suspicious vehicle on Lagoon Drive.
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“The suspects noticed that our team were following them and sped off, which lead to a high speed chase. Our team managed to stop the vehicle and suspects on the Umhlanga M4 freeway on-ramp. The three suspects were immediately arrested, as several car breaking implements were found in their possession,” he said.
Captain Raymond Deokaran, spokesperson for the Durban North SAPS confirmed that a suspect was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and possession of house breaking and car breaking implements.
The suspects and vehicle were taken to Durban North SAPS for further investigation and processing.
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