WATCH: Police shootout and robbery trigger major response at M2 Cleveland off-ramp
Two arrested as police helicopter and law enforcement flood scene following reported robbery incident.
A police operation unfolded on the M2 towards the Cleveland off-ramp on March 3 at approximately 13:00 following a reported robbery and subsequent shootout.
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According to Cleveland Community Police Forum spokesperson Richard Francis, an alleged robbery, still to be formally confirmed by the Cleveland SAPS, took place in the area.
Francis said a shootout occurred during the incident, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, while the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) pursued additional suspects fleeing the scene.
A police helicopter was seen hovering above the crime scene as a heavy police presence secured the area.
@bedfordview.edenv Heavy police presence and a SAPS helicopter spotted on the M2 near the Cleveland off-ramp following a reported robbery and shootout. Traffic delays reported. 🚨 #M2 #Cleveland
Traffic congestion was reported on the M2 East towards Cleveland, with Traffic SA confirming on its X platform that the delays were due to a police-related incident.
Authorities have not yet released further official details.
More information is expected once confirmed by Cleveland SAPS.
