Wentworth gang member to appear in court this week
A suspected gang member nabbed with a car, believed to have been stolen in Wentworth, is due to appear in court this week.
The vehicle is thought to have been used in drive-by shootings in the area, south of Durban.
Police in Brighton Beach were following up on information about the gang member when they made the arrest on Thursday.
Spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says the car has been impounded.
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"A 35-year-old man was placed under arrest for being in possession of stolen property.
“The arrested suspect was also linked to a carjacking case that was reported in Brighton Beach on 20 July 2021. A VW Polo was hijacked from a motorist and two suspects, aged 18 and 21, were arrested.
"They appeared in court on 26 July 2021. The matter was adjourned to 2 August 2021. The arrested suspect will now join his two co-accused.”
