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Media Statement KWAZULU-NATAL – On Thursday 08 May 2024, Hawks members from Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation working together with Port Shepstone Detectives, Public Order Police, and Port Shepstone K9 unit arrested two suspects, aged 33 and 34, for theft of cash which happened at Marburg area near Port Shepstone. It is alleged that on Tuesday an armoured vehicle belonging to one of the cash collecting security companies experienced a problem with its safe and was taken to the mechanics for repairs. It was allegedly attended to by the two arrested suspects. They finished repairing and handed the vehicle back to the driver who proceeded base. Upon arrival it was discovered that one bag of cash was missing. A case of theft was reported at Port Shepstone police station. Preliminary investigation was conducted and a joint operation was swiftly conducted. Police proceeded to the suspect’s residence in Bhobhoyi and a search was conducted. During the search, R63 000.00 cash was found hidden in the base of the bed. The first suspect was arrested. Police proceeded to Bizana in Eastern Cape where the second suspect reside. A search was also conducted and R53 180.00 was recovered. The suspect was transported back to Port Shepstone and they will both appear in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 10 May 2024. The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona welcomed the arrest of the suspects and applauded the members for the good work. Ends
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