DURBAN – Yesterday, Port Shepstone police officers reacted to a report of an armed robbery at Louisiana on the outskirts of Port Shepstone. It is alleged that the driver of a truck and his crew were delivering cold drinks to a tuck shop when criminals emerged and opened fire at the truck.
They allegedly pointed them with firearms and demanded money and cell phones. Three cell phones and cash were taken and the suspects fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, the victims escaped unscathed. A case of armed robbery and attempted murder was opened at the Port Shepstone police station.
Port Shepstone Detectives and other units responded and launched an operation in the vicinity of the reported incident. Utilising their skills and expertise, they located the suspects at a house in Louisiana. As the police officers approached the house, a suspect emerged pointing a firearm at police officers. The suspect who was shot and wounded in his thigh and was immediately placed under arrest. A revolver was seized from the suspect by police officers.
The police officers entered the house and arrested two more suspects. A pistol that was found in their possession was also seized. All three suspects aged between 23 and 27, were charged for armed robbery as well as illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.