Police have launched a manhunt for the robbers that targeted a cash-in-transit vehicle on the R600 road near Waffle Hut on June 9.

According to reports, heavily-armed suspects blocked the cash-in-transit van and ordered the security personnel to get out of the vehicle. Explosives were used to gain access to the cash. The road was temporarily closed while police carried out their investigation at the scene.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the robbery.

Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda has confirmed the incident. He commented that police in KwaZulu-Natal are on the lookout for the suspects who robbed a cash delivery vehicle along the R600 between Winterton and Gorton Hall on Monday afternoon, June 9.

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“The suspects reportedly jammed the cash delivery vehicle and fired shots at the truck, forcing the guards to get out. An undisclosed amount of cash, three firearms and ammunition were taken before the suspects fled the scene,” said Netshiunda.

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