Breaking News: Cash-in-transit heist in Msinga area, KZN

Reports have come in of a cash-in-transit heist that took place this afternoon (July 11) in the Msinga area.

It is believed that a CIT bakkie was allegedly pushed off the road and that explosives were used to blow up the back of the bakkie.

Update Story: Update: Security guards injured in cash-in-transit heist on R33, KZN

The suspects are believed to be travelling in a Nissan Navara and a Fortuner.

The number of suspects involved in the heist is unconfirmed. It is also not known if all the money was taken by the suspects.

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The suspects’ vehicles are believed to have headed towards the Muden and Weenen area.

Unconfirmed reports have indicated that the security guards were injured in the heist.

A message has been circulating on social media that the incident happened at Tugela Plaza. This is not true, as the heist occurred in the Msinga Tugela Ferry area.

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