DURBAN - It is alleged that on 5 February 2022 at 08:45, a group of armed men entered a business premises on Kenyon Howden Drive in Montclair and held up the employees.

The suspects stole cigarettes and cash before fleeing the scene. Police officers from Montclair SAPS and local security officers attended to the robbery and there was a shootout. A 27-year-old suspect was arrested whilst he was fleeing the scene. He was found in possession of a firearm with 11 rounds of ammunition.

A joint follow up operation was conducted by police and private security companies to search for the remaining suspects who fled the scene. Investigations conducted and led the team to Umlazi where a firearm magazine, ammunition, cigarettes, clothes as well as substantial amount of coins were found.

Investigations are still ongoing to track the remaining suspects. Charges of robbery, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition are investigated by Montclair SAPS. The suspect is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Source: South African Police Service