A tactical intelligence-driven operation has culminated in the arrest of five suspects.
Police spokeswoman Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said the operation took place in Inanda Newtown on Monday.
"The team was on the trail of wanted suspects who are involved in a series of crimes reported in Durban. A total of five suspects were arrested, while travelling in a vehicle that was hijacked at Inanda. The suspects are aged between 18 and 32. They were positively linked to a house robbery case reported in KwaMakhutha, the attempted murder of police officials, carjacking and murder."
One of the suspects, she said, was linked to the murder of a police officer at Cato Manor.
"It is alleged that on October 20, 2017 at 6am, Sergeant Nonhlanhla Masondo, 39, stationed at Maydon Wharf was at a bus stop in Bonela Road when four unknown suspects armed with firearms opened fire on her. She sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and died at the scene. Her service pistol was also taken by the suspects."
She said the suspects would also be profiled to link them to other crimes reported in Durban and surrounding areas.
The team was comprised of police officers from the Provincial Detective Task Team, Durban K9 Unit and Durban Flying Squad.