Suspects in Durban bomb threats due in court
Some 19 people - arrested in connection with the series of bomb threats in and around Durban over the last few months - will make their first appearance before a Verulam magistrate today.
On Friday afternoon, Police Minister Bheki Cele announced that three suspects had been nabbed after months of intensive investigations.
In a statement issued this morning, authorities say more people have now been detained.
Officers found a ready-made device during their swoop and rescued someone who was found chained up and kept captive.
The group's expected to face several charges - including murder, attempted murder and extortion.
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National Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi says the court will determine what charges the suspects will be facing.