Two more suspects arrested for Umbumbulu hostage drama
Police have nabbed two more suspects who were allegedly involved in an armed robbery that led to a hostage situation in Umbumbulu, south of Durban.
The duo is believed to have been part of a group of five robbers who targeted a cellphone shop in Cato Ridge on Tuesday.
Police pursued the gang as they got away, racing towards Umbumbulu.
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The driver lost control of their getaway car on a dirt road.
One suspect was arrested, three fled into bushes while a fifth ran into a nearby house and held the occupants, a 50-year-old woman and her grandchildren aged 2 and 5, hostage.
A hostage negotiator was called and the three were rescued and the suspect arrested.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker says following a multidisciplinary operation that was conducted overnight, two more suspects were arrested at Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi.
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"One of the suspects was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with 13 rounds of ammunition. This brings the total number of suspects arrested to four.
"The four men who are aged between 33-50, are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow facing charges of armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition as well as kidnapping."
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