Dog unit, flying squad joins manhunt for prison escapees in PMB
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
Police reinforcements from all over KZN have been brought in to Pietermaritzburg after dozens of awaiting trial prisoners escaped from a SAPS truck this morning.

The vehicle had left New Prison with 45 suspects and was on its way to court when it was ambushed by a group of heavily armed men.
Authorities say they pointed guns at the police officers before forcing open the back of the truck.
READ: Manhunt launched for prison escapees, 11 re-arrested
Thirty-one prisoners made a run for it.
Police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says eleven have since been re-captured.
"We have a lot of specialized units, like our K9 unit and flying squad assisting us in this area and trying to bring in the outstanding suspects."

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