Man killed in Wentworth drug turf war was âturning his life aroundâ
By Thobeka Ngema
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Durban - THE man believed to be behind some of Wentworthâs gang- and drug-related violence was shot and killed in what appeared to be a planned execution over the weekend.
However, it is alleged that he had started to turn his life around.
Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said it is alleged that on January 17, 2021, at 7pm, a 24-year-old man was shot in the head by unknown suspects while seated in his vehicle on Stableford Road.
Gwala said the victim was declared dead at the scene and Brighton Beach police were investigating a case of murder. The man has since been identified as Bradley âGoochâ Davids.
Police recover state firearm from man arrested in Wentworth operation
By Thobeka Ngema
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DURBAN - A POLICE firearm was recovered from a man who was arrested in Wentworth over the weekend.
Cocaine was also found on the man and another firearm was found abandoned on the ground on Hime Street on Saturday night.
Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele said the operation was conducted by Provincial Headquarters Organised Crime detectives, Crime Intelligence and metro police.
“A suspect, 22, was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm (9mm Z88) and ammunition (15 live rounds) belonging to the police, and one 38 special with three rounds of ammunition,” said Mbele.