
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested three men suspected of being hitmen and linked to a series of armed robberies in the province.
According to police, the men were arrested on Monday evening in the eZimbileni area of KwaDabeka after officers acted on information about a group of armed suspects hiding in KwaShembe. During the operation, five unlicensed pistols and 24 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
“Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested three suspects aged between 25 and 26 years old in KwaDabeka for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,” the police said.
“Police received information on a group of armed suspects who were hiding in the KwaShembe area. An operational team was activated, and a targeted operation was planned. On the evening of the same day, police officers possessing superior tactical prowess approached the targeted shack at eZimbileni area where they arrested three suspects and recovered five unlicensed pistols with 24 rounds of ammunition”.
The police added that initial investigations suggest the suspects, besides being suspected hitmen, may also be responsible for a spate of armed robberies in Clermont and KwaMashu.
“Initial investigations revealed that, besides being suspected of being hitmen, the suspects are also responsible for a spade of armed robberies committed in Clermont and KwaMashu. The recovered firearms will be subjected to ballistics tests to establish if they have not been used in the commission of any crime,” the police added.
“The suspects were charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. They will appear at the Pinetown Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 24 December 2025”.
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