Cape Town – A gun battle between police and suspects involved in cash-in-transit robberies resulted in the death of four suspects in KwaMashu, north of Durban on Friday morning, police say.
The police had received information about these individuals being linked to a series of cash-in-transit heists in the eThekwini district.
Upon locating a house believed to be a hideout for the suspects, a shootout ensued when the suspects opened fire on the police, KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker said.
Four suspected CIT robbers have been shot dead by police at a house at the corner of Sikhindi and Nandi Drive, KwaMashu, KZN. pic.twitter.com/F3JZnJYTfF
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“When police announced their presence, the suspects started firing gunshots at the police, leaving the men of law with no other alternative but to return fire and a shootout ensued,” Naicker said.
“Four suspects sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the shootout. The suspects, two of whom are from Limpopo province, were found in possession four firearms, an AK47 assault rifle, an R5 rifle and two pistol as well as numerous rounds of ammunition.”
Another #CIT in #KZN, this time on the N2 near Queen Nandi Dr. Roadway closed to traffic (Southbound carriageway) while #SAPS investigate.
Video @AlsParamedics pic.twitter.com/FxOIpm9qGr— Se-Anne Rall (@seannerall) October 5, 2023
A manhunt for additional suspects is ongoing, and the Police Investigative Directorate has been called in for further investigations.
Multiple cash-in-transit incidents have occurred in the region recently, including one on the N2 near Queen Nandi Drive.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
