KZN customers to be searched upon entry: Woolworths

It is one of the security measures introduced by the retail giant in the wake of a number of bomb scares and threats.  

Police say at least seven improvised devices have been found in and around Durban, including in Woolworths shops in recent weeks.  

Just last week, a suspicious device removed from the retailer's Dr Pixley KaSeme Street branch in the CBD was defused.  

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"We are working closely with SAPS, the Hawks and our own internal investigators on this matter. The safety of our customers and our people is our highest priority," the company's Kirsten Hewett said. 

Hewett says customers will see more visible security measures within the province's stores.

"We are working closely with SAPS, the Hawks and our own internal investigators in this matter."

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Hawks officials meanwhile say they're confident investigations will lead them to the culprits behind the hoax bomb threats.