Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly intimidating an independent contractor repairing water infrastructure on Sinamuva Road, Inanda North, Durban.
It’s alleged that the suspects attacked site workers and demanded to speak to the foreman.
Metro police spokesperson, Boysie Zungu says the matter was reported to the metro police who were on site when eight men returned the following day presumably to ensure that the site was closed.
The suspects who were armed and aggressive were identified by the construction company’s community liaison officer. Zungu says a firearm and 14 rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered as well as a vehicle that was impounded.
The suspects were detained at the Inanda Police Station.
Construction mafias demanding 30% from project budgets:
Minister @sziks has arrived on the construction of Durban High Court which is underway. The construction work which was disrupted by construction mafia is at 45% completion. Over 200 individuals have been arrested countrywide in an effort to do away with the construction mafia. pic.twitter.com/oWx6NN5Gde
— Department Of Public Works and Infrastructure (@DepartmentPWI) June 23, 2023
