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Media Statement DURBAN – An intelligence driven operation was conducted on 27 June 2024. Information was received about a gang of six suspects, whose modus operandi is to lure victims into the Mariannhill area via social media to purchase electronic equipment. Once the victims arrive at the area, they are taken to an abandoned house in the Oakland area, where they are held at gunpoint and robbed of their belongings as well as cash withdrawn from their accounts. Police officers posed as buyers and arranged to meet with the suspects. As two of the suspects approached the police officers, they were swiftly nabbed, the other four who were hiding at the abandoned house then opened fire on the police officers and the police returned fire. The four suspects fled onto the railway line and managed to escape. On searching one of the arrested suspects house a computer hard drive and screen as well as an iPhone were recovered. On further investigation it was established that the property was being sold in Durban. Investigations are underway to find the outstanding suspects and recover further stolen property. The suspects will also be linked to other similar cases. The police appeal victims of such crimes to come forward and open a case, as well as existing complainants to also contact the Marianhill detectives. The Ethekwini District Commissioner, Major General Makhosazana Victoria Kheswa said, “Im pleased with the arrests thus far and am expecting more arrests to follow shortly.” Ends
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