Nine suspect arrested for extortion, murder and armed robbery cases

Police officers who are members of the Operation Vala UMgodi have arrested nine suspects in connection with cases of extortion, murder and armed robberies during an operation on Tuesday, 15 October 2024.

Police conducted an intelligence-driven operation and investigations led them to a residence on Grundel Road in Glenmore, Umbilo. The operation resulted in the arrest of nine suspects aged between 19 and 40 years old. Police found two pistols, rifle magazine and 173 rounds of ammunition of various caliber of firearms as well as drugs.

The suspects are believed to be involved in extortion, murder, armed robberies and drug-related activities in the eThekwini District.

The suspects are due to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.