POLICE arrested four hijacking suspects on Thursday after a hijacking incident on the P230 between eShowe and Empangeni.
Numerous hijackings have been reported over the past few months along the P230 and the R34/R66 intersection at Nkwaleni, with state vehicles especially being targeted.
In a joint operation, led by the Empangeni Tactical Response Team and supported by SAPS Melmoth, Empangeni and eShowe, the team responded to the hijacking of a Toyota double cab belonging to the Department of Transport on the P230 near Maqwakazi at 10am.
The police stopped the vehicle at Mpumazi and a shoot-out ensued, with the suspects escaping on foot.
One suspect was caught.
Read the full story in the ZO Monday edition.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
For news straight to your phone invite us:
WhatsApp – 072 069 4169
Instagram – zululand_observer
