South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal
DURBAN – Last night at 21:00, Durban Central police officers arrested a robbery suspect. He was also found in illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Police officers were conducting patrols along Yusuf Dadoo and Dr. Goonam Street when the complainant flagged them down to report that three unknown men robbed him of his cash and cell phone at gunpoint. The description of suspects and directions were given to the police and the suspects were pursued. The suspects fled in different directions however police were able to apprehend a 29-year-old man. During his arrest, he was found in possession of a revolver with five rounds of ammunition.
The suspect has been charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. He is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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