At 11h30 today, Metro Police arrested 10 security guards at China Mall (formerly known as The Wheel Shopping Centre). The security guards, who are foreign nationals, were found not to be registered as security guards and some were also found to be in the country illegally.

 

All the suspects are being detained at Point SAPF station. The mall management has expressed shock at the revelations, but has been very co-operative with police.  Metro police will continue with crime prevention exercises, which include the rooting out of illegal security guards.

 

The Head of Metro Police, Commissioner Eugene Nzama, said that it was disturbing that the very same people tasked with ensuring safety and security in the City were involved in illegal activities.

 

 For more information contact Metro Police Spokesman, Eugene Msomi (031) 311 2809/072 840 1031, e-mail MsomiE@durban.gov.za

 

 Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit, contact Vuyo Gwala on 031 311 4838, 073 250 5704 or email gwalav@durban.gov.za