Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu confirmed that a total of 11 suspects were arrested by police since the taxi violence that took place in Port St Johns yesterday, January 16.
She said that they are detained on charges of murder, malicious damage to property, discharging firearms in a built-up municipality area and public violence.
“They will appear before the Port St Johns Magistrate’s court soon. Fifteen firearms including pistols, AK 47’s shotguns and rifles as well as 328 rounds of ammunition were also recovered. There is a high density of police officials deployed in the area to ensure stability,” said Naidu.
Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nomthetheleli Mene has iterated that police and the relevant stakeholders are in dialogues with both taxi associations with the aim of putting an end to this feud.
“Our multi-disciplinary forces have made progress since the violence that erupted yesterday. Our police officers will maintain high visibility and we; the police are committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and commuters in the area,” said Mene.
