Murders

Two suspects were arrested for six murders. Image: Screenshot Reaction Unit South Africa Facebook page

Two arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for SIX murders

Two suspects were arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for six murders and are being investigated for several other killings

Murders

Two suspects were arrested for six murders. Image: Screenshot Reaction Unit South Africa Facebook page

On Tuesday, 10 January, two suspects directly linked to six murders and currently being investigated for several other killings were apprehended in Newark, KwaZulu-Natal.

Helicopter used in search for murder suspects

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Durban Dog Unit requested aerial support for the high risk operation, and Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded.

The RUSA R44 Helicopter took off at 09:04 and flew to KwaDabeka in KwaZulu-Natal, where the pilot and crew met with the investigating officer.

Reaction officers were informed that the suspects were extremely dangerous, armed, and would most likely attempt to flee by targeting the aircraft.

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Suspect found in their home

Detectives from Newark SAPS, Umhlali, and the Durban K9 Dog Unit were dispatched to the rural target location.

As officers from various units converged on Bulwer Farm, the RUSA Helicopter lifted off with the investigating and flew low over the Tugela River.

The helicopter then rose to 300 feet in the air and hovered over the suspect’s house.

Officers entered the property and apprehended the occupant.

The man was positively identified as the wanted murderer by the Investigating Officer seated in the helicopter.

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Second murder suspect found in hiding

A RUSA officer in the aircraft noticed a white VW Polo hidden behind a house. It was between the Tugela River and a green belt.

The vehicle was identified as wanted, and the information was relayed to the ground crew.

The house was surrounded, and the second suspect was found hiding inside.

The investigating officer identified the second occupant as a wanted murder suspect.

Both suspects were arrested without incident.

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