This is the second cash-in-transit heist to take place in Ekurhuleni today.
The M2 highway between Denver and Benrose in Johannesburg has been closed after a shootout ensued between police and suspects.
According to JoziFM’s Twitter page, it is alleged that the suspects being pursued had just committed a cash-in-transit heist in Ekurhuleni.
It is not yet clear whether the shootout is linked to the cash-in-transit heist that took place earlier today in Boksburg, where two money trucks were allegedly hit.
The M2 freeway has been closed between Denver and Benrose due to a shootout between suspects and the police, it's believed the suspects had just committed a cash in transit heist in Ekhurhuleni, they were then cornered next to Denver Hostel. M.M
— Jozi FM (@jozifm) May 17, 2018
DENVER
HEAVY DELAYS on the M2 in both directions between central Johannesburg and the N3 Geldenhuis Interchange due to police arresting CASH IN TRANSIT HEIST suspects on the Highway at Denver. AVOID THE AREA.
— Jacaranda FM Traffic (@jaca_traffic) May 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/TrafficSA/status/997040645133946880
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