Suspected cable thief killed in shootout with KZN police

Police spokesperson Capt Nqobile Gwala said police officers were conducting an operation during the early hours of the morning when they responded to an alarm activated at a cellphone tower in the area.

"The police officers spotted two men who were cutting cables. It is alleged that the thieves opened fire at police and a shootout ensued.""Police seized numerous exhibits from the scene including cables and a battery."During a search of the surrounding area, police officers found the body of one of the suspects who had sustained gunshot wounds.On Wednesday, Pietermaritzburg police confiscated stolen cables with a street value of R750,000.

"In Pietermaritzburg yesterday, police officers spotted a vehicle in Dales Street. When police officers approached the vehicle, the occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.""Investigations have revealed that the vehicle was stolen at KwaMashu earlier this month." Also on Wednesday, a police team in Durban recovered 59 bags of chemical powder as well as 79 drums containing a liquid used in the manufacture of lotions."Investigations have uncovered that these items are from a container which was stolen at the Port Terminal earlier this month," said Gwala.

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