Dog unit, flying squad joins manhunt for prison escapees in PMB
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.
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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."
