Two suspects were arrested by officers attached to the Chatsworth Detectives Tracing Team, Chatsworth VISPOL, and Malvern CSC, recently.

Captain Carmen Rhynes of the eThekwini District SAPS communications unit explained that officers from the Chatsworth Detectives Tracing Team acted on information received from Crime Intelligence regarding a wanted suspect linked to a case of attempted murder in the area.

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She said, “Information indicated that the suspect had allegedly once again threatened the complainant with a firearm. Police immediately responded to the complaint. Upon arrival, the suspect had already fled the scene. Further information provided by the complainant led officers to a gaming shop in Chatsworth, where the complainant positively identified an African male as the same suspect, who had previously shot at him and had again pointed a firearm at him. When police approached, the suspect attempted to flee. Police officers acted swiftly and managed to secure the premises and prevent any escape. During the operation, a police officer observed another suspect, an Indian male, attempting to conceal a black .38 Special Taurus revolver inside a cardboard box placed on top of a gaming machine.”

Additional assistance was requested after a hostile crowd gathered and attempted to interfere with police operations.

Back-up responded promptly, and the situation was brought under control.

“Both suspects were arrested and transported to Chatsworth SAPS. Police also recovered one .38 Special Taurus revolver, together with three rounds of live .38 special ammunition. The first suspect, aged 29, has been charged with attempted murder, while the second suspect, aged 21, faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition,” confirmed Cpt Rhynes.

The success is attributed to the co-ordinated efforts of Crime Intelligence, the Chatsworth Detectives Tracing Team, Chatsworth VISPOL members, and Malvern SAPS.

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eThekwini district commissioner, Major General Makhosazana Victoria Kheswa, commended the officers involved for their vigilance, professionalism, and commitment in ensuring that dangerous firearms are removed from the streets and that wanted suspects are brought to justice.