Friday, 22 July 2011

Cop unit strikes twice

Three suspects were arrested but two were later released after early morning police action in Empangeni on Wednesday

The newly formed special police ‘Field Unit’ sprung into action to arrest two suspects for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition on Wednesday morning. The first arrest was made in a parking lot at the lower end of Maxwell Street, when the team followed up on a lead which resulted in the arrest of a man for possession of an illegal 9mm pistol and ammunition. In a separate arrest made by the same unit, another suspect was arrested for possession of a illegal firearm (3.6mm) and ammunition. Both suspects will appear in the Empangeni Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday). ‘The Field Unit’ was commissioned by the Station Commander and her management team two months ago and sole duties are to respond, react to and follow leads.