| Suspects fatally shot while involved in criminal activities | |
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| Date Published: | 2024/09/26 |
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Media Statement ZWELITSHA - Two suspects, both 35 years old, were fatally shot after exchanging fire with Police in Mthatha today. According to the information, police received information about the suspects who were allegedly collecting money from the local business places at Gaduka Administrative area, Ngcengane Location outside Mthatha. Members from the National Intervention Unit speedily responded, and while approaching the village, they spotted the identified vehicle (VW Polo). They managed to stop it, the suspects stepped out of the vehicle and started shooting towards the members who then returned fire. During the shoot-out, two suspects were fatally shot while police members got away unharmed. On investigation, Police recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition and an undisclosed amount of cash. The vehicle is confiscated as it was used in the commission of crime. The case will be transferred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate for investigation. The Eastern Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene is commending the bravery by police members in facing the suspects that are armed and yet escaped uninjured. "This sends a stern warning to the perpetrators that police are compressing crime and stamping the authority of the State," Lt Gen Mene concluded. Ends
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