New gang form in Verulam CBD

The public is warned to be on high alert. A new gang has formed in the Verulam CBD and are targeting shoppers and motorist. Several Common Robberies and Theft of Motor Vehicles have been reported in the past few days.

Seen in these pictures are two suspects that were responsible for stabbing and robbing businesses and shoppers in the Central Business District for months. Hundreds of cases were reported and three suspects were eventually arrested by members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).

Both suspects were remanded in custody at Westville Prison in Kwazulu Natal for seven days. The kingpin was believed to be a suspect sought for a Murder. On their second appearance at the Verulam

Magistrate’s Court both men were again remanded to Westville Prison awaiting trial. They are considered dangerous and have attacked several victims stabbing them repeatedly with Okapi knives. These weapons were recovered by Officers during the arrest.

Since the arrest no stabbings have since been reported in the CBD, however, Reaction Officers have received information that a new gang is operating and targeting victims on Todd Street, Wick Street, Moss Street and Ireland Street.