Police made seven arrests following the shooting in Sebenza police precinct earlier today.

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Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said at about 11am police officers on an intelligence-driven operation, pursued suspects who had allegedly robbed an undisclosed amount of cash from an unmarked Toyota Hilux SUV of a private cash-in-transit company on Old Johannesburg Road in the Sebenza police precinct.

“A shoot-out ensued between police, security and the suspects who were eventually cornered on Byron Street in Lombardy East.

“Two victims were shot during the crossfire, one being a security officer and the other a female bystander. Both victims have been taken to hospital for medical attention.

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“Police arrested seven men and seized three R5s, one AK-47 and one 9mm pistol and live ammunition.

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“Four vehicles, a BMW X5 with bullet holes, a BMW sedan, a VW Polo and a Toyota Yaris have also been seized.

“A Mercedes Benz was also recovered in Sebenza, and is believed to have been used in the commission of the robbery this morning. The Mercedes Benz has since been confirmed as stolen in Pretoria Central,” said Peters.

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The investigation will be taken over by the Directorate Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).

Gauteng’s Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, commended all teams that were part of the intelligence driven operation that led to the arrests.
“CIT’s continue to be a priority as the police continue to put in concerted efforts in addressing serious and violent crimes, ” said Mawela.

Watch:

URGENT RELEASE: Edenvale CPF is actively involved in a crime scene in Modderfontein that then took us to Lombardy. Due to the sensitivity of this case and not wanting to jeopardize the case we cannot issue a… https://t.co/4bzteMJwXC

— Edenvale Community Police Forum (@EdenvaleCPF) February 8, 2019

Reports on social media of a cash-in-transit heist in Modderfontein have not been confirmed by the SAPS. https://t.co/YechQix7Vb

— Look Local (@looklocalsa) February 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/TrafficSA/status/1093830608671903747?s=19

https://twitter.com/stolencarRSA/status/1093827923344322561?s=19

Transit heist in action from Greenstone heading to Modderfontein side. Gunshots being fired.
Please stay indoors.

Follow up

Shooting on corlett drive SAPS chasing may be related to Modderfontein heist

— Tshepo dot.9 (@tmosima4) February 8, 2019