| One killed as police intercept hitmen in Newlands East | |
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| Date Published: | 2022/09/15 |
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Media Statement DURBAN – Yesterday, police officers at Newlands East received intelligence of a possible hit that was going to be carried out at a school in the area. They relayed the information to police officers from the Provincial Vehicle and Trio Task Team. Whilst the police officers were patrolling the area, they spotted the vehicle used by the hitmen. Police officers who attempted to pull the vehicle over were met with gunfire from the occupants of the vehicle. Following a shootout the suspects fled in their vehicle with police officers in pursuit. When the men were cornered at a dead-end, two suspects alighted from the vehicle and fled into the bushes. The driver of the vehicle passed away due to injuries sustained during the shootout. Police recovered an automatic rifle, two pistols, 2 x two-way radios and 40 rounds of ammunition in the suspect’s vehicle. An investigation is underway to establish the identities of the two men who fled so that they can be brought to book. Police at Newlands East are investigating cases of attempted murder as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition against the men. Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Visible Policing, Major General Phumelele Makoba applauded police officers for following up on information that was received from the community. “This collaboration between police and the community at Newlands East must be celebrated and we appealing for other communities in the province who are experiencing such violent crimes to do the same. If we are going to win the war against crime, communities need to expose these criminals even if they are your friends or relatives,” she said. We appeal to anyone with information with regards to criminal activities to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report criminality anonymously via the MySAPS App. Ends
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