Bomb threat: Emergency services on scene in Mount View, Durban

Emergency services including the Bomb Disposal Unit are currently on a scene in Mount View, Durban where a suspected bomb was planted in a vehicle.

Prem Balram, spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) said paramedics and reaction officers arrived on the scene at around 11:03 on Tuesday.

RESIDENTS WERE WARNED WITH A NOTE THAT A DEVICE SUSPECT TO BE A BOMB WAS PLANTED IN A VEHICLE

“We interviewed a 14-year-old girl who found a note on her doorstep this morning.”

Balram said the note written in blue warned that a device suspected to a bomb was planted in a vehicle belonging to a 30-year-old man.

The man is a resident at the premises.

The note further stated that it would burnt-out within an hour.

“A clear substance believed to be an accelerant was also found at the doorstep with several burnt-out match sticks. “

Balram said they were further informed that an unknown man had approached the home on Monday and ask for the man by name.

“When the 14-year-old girl refused to open the door, the suspect cocked a firearm and threatened to use the weapon.”

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THE BOMB DISPOSAL UNIT ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE SCENE

Barlam said hours later on Tuesday another note was found on the doorstep.

“The note threatening the occupants.”

He added that reaction officers have evacuated the area.

“Reaction officers have evacuated the area nearby the vehicles used by the victim’s family and are awaiting the Bomb Disposal Unit.”

Captain Nqobile Gwala, police spokesperson said nothing was found.

“A case of intimidation was opened after the complainant received threatening letters. The matter is still under investigation.”

Earlier this year Sandton City Centre was evacuated in Johannesburg after a bomb threat.

Sandton City management confirmed that a telephonic bomb threat was received on 24 April 2021.

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