GQEBERHA – Five suspects were fatally shot during a confrontation with police following a cash-in-transit robbery.The incident happened near Nates Scrap Metal in Gqeberha on Monday, 9 November. Suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The Eastern Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), can confirm an incident of cash-in-transit robbery that reportedly occurred near Nates Scrap Metal in Gqeberha, on Monday, 9 November.
Hawks spokesperson Captain Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said,” The incident involved an IziCash Solutions security vehicle, which was allegedly targeted by armed suspects.”
Mhlakuvana further mentioned,” The following incident, police responded and reportedly identified vehicles suspected to have been involved in the robbery. A subsequent pursuit ensued, during which the suspects allegedly opened fire on the police, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.”
“The confrontation culminated in five suspects sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Other suspects reportedly managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash,” Mhlakuvana continued.
Mhlakuvana further stated, “no police officials or security guards were injured during the incident. Two firearms from the security guards were robbed.”
The Hawks will provide further information as the investigation progresses and verified details become available, Mhlakuvana concluded.
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