Wanted KZN hijacker, alleged accomplices due in court
One of the KZN's most wanted men will appear in court today - after being caught by police.
The suspected hijacker was arrested in Empangeni on Friday - along with two alleged accomplices.
They'll make an appearance in the Empangeni Magistrate's Court on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane, says the main suspect was wanted for his alleged involvement in the theft of government vehicles.
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Zwane says detectives stopped the vehicle the three men were in, and found unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
"During the search, three unlicensed firearms were recovered from the vehicle and all three suspects were arrested and charged accordingly. One of the occupants was identified as the most wanted suspect - linked to hijackings in the province," he said.