FIVE suspected cash-in-transit robbers who were wanted for a string of cash-in-transit robberies in KwaZulu-Natal, including  one which happened on Monday, were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police at Ridgeview near Chesterville yesterday afternoon.

“Police were conducting an intelligence-led operation after gathering information that the suspects were planning to commit yet another cash-in-transit robbery in the vicinity of the iLembe District in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Police visibility in the area disrupted the suspects’ mission, and intelligence located them in Ridgeview,” explained Provincial SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.

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He added, “Police identified the suspects’ vehicle, and as they approached it, the suspects opened fire towards the police and a shootout ensued. During the shootout, all five suspects were shot and fatally wounded. Four firearms were found in the possession of the suspects.”

The suspects were reportedly from the Gauteng province, and one of them is believed to be a kingpin who was behind several cash-in-transit robberies around the country. The police’s operation continues in search of other suspects.

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