An intelligence driven operation was conducted by the Umzinyathi District Task Team, together with National Deployment team, which resulted in the arrest of seven men aged between 27 and 75 years old for unlawful possession of firearms at Ekombe area under Muden policing precinct.
On Monday 8 July 2024, a possible murder was prevented after information was received about a group of men that were at a homestead at Ekombe area, who were in possession of high calibre firearms. Police swiftly responded to the identified area and on arrival, six men were arrested after being found with an AK47 rifle, a 308 hunting rifle and three pistols all with ammunition.
The operation further proceeded to the second target where it was said there is a suspect who is in possession of unlicensed firearms. On arrival at the identified location one male suspect was arrested after being found in possession of an AK47 rifle and a .38 special revolver with ammunition. All seven suspects were detained at Muden Police Station and they will appear in the Greytown Magistrate Court soon.
The District Commissioner Major General Francis Slambert wishes to congratulate all the members involved in bringing the perpetrators to justice.