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Media Statement ZWELITSHA – In a Crime Intelligence driven operation with the assistance of members attached to the National Intervention Unit, they followed up on information about a person of interest allegedly involved in extortion at Centane on Thursday, 31 October 2024. According to the information, it is alleged that the suspect was demanding protection fees from business places at Centane CBD. When he was driving out of town, the members spotted the identified vehicle and tried to stop it. He then stopped far away from the police and got out. He drew a firearm and started shooting at the police who fought back. The shoot-out led to the killing of a 34-year-old male, and no police member was injured during the incident. Upon investigation Police recovered a firearm (9mm) with a serial number filed off, bulletproof vest and his vehicle was also confiscated by Police. A case of Attempted Murder and an Inquest has been opened for investigation. The case will be transferred to Independent Police Investigation Directorate (IPID) for further investigation. Ends
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