Two house break-in suspects were nabbed at Arbour Crossing during a SAPS Safer Festive Season Operation on Friday, 3 November.
Umlazi SAPS members spotted a red Mini Cooper parked on the side of the N2 northbound with two different registration plates.
When police stopped next to it, the men sped off and took the Moss Kolnick on-ramp. They passed Galleria, but were cornered by Arbour Crossing by Toti SAPS, Umlazi k9 and ET Rapid Response.
When police intercepted the vehicle, the men opened fire at police officials and police retaliated. No one was injured during the shooting.
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Police recovered a 9mm pistol with 14 rounds of ammunition, house breaking implements, three cellphones and other exhibits in the vehicle.
Investigations revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Pietermaritzburg in 2014.
The men, aged 27 and 38, appeared in the Umbumbulu Magistrate’s Court on charges of attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, reckless and negligent driving and possession of suspected stolen property.
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“The results of the Festive Season Operations conducted over three days prove that the SAPS and our partners in the province are committed towards combatting all forms of crimes in the KZN.
These operations will continue to make sure that all the criminals who terrorise our community are locked behind bars where they belong,” said KZN acting provincial commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa.
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