Police fatally shoot 2 cash-in-transit suspects near Ladysmith
Two suspected cash-in-transit robbers shot dead in Ladysmith shoot-out after opening fire on police during raid on hideout.
Two suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded in a shoot-out with police at Wasbank, near Ladysmith, yesterday afternoon.
The suspects were wanted for at least six CIT robberies across KZN.
According to Northern Natal News, police received a tip-off and identified the house where the men were hiding. As officers arrived and announced their presence, the suspects opened fire, and a shoot-out ensued.
Both men were shot dead during the exchange of gunfire. One of the suspects (43) had a warrant of arrest for possession of explosives and ammunition.
Two firearms were recovered at the scene.
No police officers were injured in the shoot-out.
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