Police say the suspect was travelling in a bus that was heading to the Western Cape. It is alleged that the suspect is wanted for crimes including murder and attempted murder.
Police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo, “The cases were committed in Inanda, KwaMashu, Mayville and other areas. A roadblock was put in place at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza with other law enforcement agencies. The suspect was travelling in a bus that was heading to the Western Cape. The bus was intercepted, and the 31-year-old man was arrested. He was found in possession of a rifle with 90 rounds of ammunition that were concealed in his luggage bag.
Ngcobo says, “On the following day, a police officer was with the suspect conducting further investigation when the suspect attacked him. The suspect attempted to flee from the community service centre and he ran towards the street. He was apprehended and was also charged for escaping from lawful custody. He will appear before the Pinetown Magistrates Court today.”
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