Five men seen in a viral video recklessly firing guns at the KwaMashu hostel have been arrested, KwaZulu-Natal police confirmed.
Story Summary:
- Five suspects from the viral KwaMashu shooting video have been arrested.
- They appeared in Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court and face multiple charges.
- The suspects are linked to several violent crimes in the region.
KwaMashu thugs arrested after viral shooting video
According to the police, the suspects were apprehended between Monday night and Tuesday morning along Siyanda Main Road, where they were caught in the act of committing an armed robbery.
During the arrest, police recovered three firearms and a hijacked vehicle.
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The suspects are also linked to a series of murders, carjackings, and robberies in KwaMashu, Inanda, Ntuzuma, and surrounding areas.
Police have urged victims of these crimes to come forward.
The viral video, which led to public outrage, was instrumental in identifying the suspects.
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
The video played a significant role in the swift response by law enforcement, leading to the successful apprehension of the suspects.
KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda stated that the arrests were part of a broader operation aimed at curbing gang-related violence in the area.
The suspects, according to KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, aged between 24 and 43, appeared in the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
They face charges related to multiple serious offences, including illegal possession of firearms and involvement in violent crimes.
Their next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 August 2024, as investigations continue.
Police are still searching for additional suspects believed to be connected to the gang.
