Three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded while another was arrested following a shootout with police on the R80 highway in Tshwane, South Africa, on Monday, September 28. The South African Police Service (SAPS), in a statement on X, said the incident followed intelligence about suspects allegedly planning to……
Three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded while another was arrested following a shootout with police on the R80 highway in Tshwane, South Africa, on Monday, September 28.
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in a statement on X, said the incident followed intelligence about suspects allegedly planning to carry out a robbery.
According to the police, a multidisciplinary team comprising the SAPS Tactical Response Team, Anti-Gang Unit, Gauteng Traffic Airwing and private security companies, working through Business Against Crime South Africa, was following up on the intelligence.
The team spotted a white Hyundai H1 on the R80 highway and attempted to stop the vehicle using blue lights.
“ The occupants allegedly opened fire on the police, who responded, resulting in three suspects being fatally wounded,” the police said.
An AK-47 rifle and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the Hyundai H1.
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Police also said another suspect believed to be working with the same group was travelling in a Toyota Avanza and was arrested.
The suspect was reportedly found in possession of a 9mm pistol.
Forensic experts are processing the scene for further evidence, while the recovered firearms will undergo ballistic testing to determine whether they can be linked to other crimes.
The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in Gauteng, Maj Gen Fred Kekana, commended the multidisciplinary team for its continued efforts to disrupt cash-in-transit robberies and cross-pavement robberies in the province.
