ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DURBAN METRO POLICE ACT SWIFTLY TO RECOVER HIJACKED MUNICIPAL VEHICLE
The eThekwini Metro Police Highway Division has successfully recovered a hijacked Municipal vehicle following swift and coordinated action.
Acting on a tip-off, officers traced the Council-owned white Toyota Etios, hijacked in uMbumbulu several weeks ago, to a house in Folweni.
Upon arrival, members located the Municipal vehicle, which was positively identified as the one hijacked in uMbumbulu.
Officers from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Folweni also joined the operation to provide support.
A search of the property led to the recovery of three additional vehicles and significant evidence, including:
• Three firearms
• Three signal jammers
• A stack of log book copies
• Multiple vehicle parts.
No suspects were found in the house. A case has been opened with Folweni SAPS for further investigation.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
