As midnight ushered in Christmas Day 2023, Mi7 Strategic Threat Response Unit teams on patrol in Pietermaritzburg’s CBD were flagged down by a man who reported being robbed at gunpoint by five suspects.
The suspects allegedly stole the man’s phone and had just escaped in a car. Mi7 teams immediately gave chase, coordinating with backup units to strategically corner the suspects. The vehicle was cornered and brought to a halt. All five suspects were detained until the police arrived.
Upon a thorough search of the vehicle, police found a firearm, a knife, and the stolen cellphone. The matter was handed over to the police for further investigation.
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