Durban – Two individuals wanted in connection with a brazen cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery that occurred in Verulam on Monday have been killed in a dramatic shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police in Edenvale. The incident unfolded during an early morning police operation, according to police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
The Verulam robbery, which took place at the corner of Jabu Ngcobo and Fairview roads, involved at least 12 suspects who brought the cash delivery truck to a standstill. According to Netshiunda, the suspects allegedly robbed security guards of their three firearms before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. The audacious nature of the heist prompted an immediate and intensive investigation by law enforcement.
"On Monday afternoon, at least 12 suspects robbed a cash-in-transit vehicle at the corner of Jabu Ngcobo and Fairview roads in Verulam. The suspects brought the cash delivery truck to a standstill and allegedly robbed security guards of their three firearms before fleeing from the scene with an undisclosed amount of money," Netshiunda stated.
Acting on intelligence gathered just after midnight on Tuesday, police determined that some of the suspects involved in the CIT heist were hiding in Edendale. This information was immediately put into action, with officers swiftly moving to apprehend the suspects.
"The intelligence was put into operation, and when police arrived at the house in which the suspects were hiding, a shootout ensued between police and the suspects," Netshiunda explained. The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in a deadly exchange of gunfire.
During the shootout, two suspects were shot and fatally wounded. A third suspect narrowly evaded arrest and remains at large. The scene was secured, and police conducted a thorough search of the premises.
"Two suspects were shot and fatally wounded during the shootout, and one suspect narrowly evaded arrest," Netshiunda confirmed.
The police investigation yielded significant evidence at the scene, including firearms, ammunition, and a vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the Verulam robbery. The recovery of these items represents a crucial step in piecing together the events of the heist and identifying the remaining suspects.
"Police found firearms, ammunition and a vehicle which was allegedly used in the commission of the robbery at the scene," Netshiunda said.
Fortunately, no police officers were injured during the shootout. The search for the remaining suspects is ongoing, with law enforcement agencies deploying significant resources to bring them to justice.
"No police officer was injured during the shootout, and the search for the other suspects is ongoing," Netshiunda added.
The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by CIT robberies in KwaZulu-Natal and the determination of law enforcement to combat this type of crime. The police operation in Edenvale sends a clear message to criminals that they will be pursued relentlessly and brought to justice. The investigation is continuing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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