Police launch manhunt after CIT bombing in the north

The North West saps are on the lookout for a group of suspects after a CIT bombing in the North on Saturday afternoon.

According to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the heist took place at 16:30 near a mall.

“The security officials alleged they were driving from Hebron Mall near Soshanguve when they were ambushed by a group of suspects travelling in three quantum taxis and two Mercedes sedans.

“The group disarmed the security officials who were removed from the van before it was bombed.”

Cash in transit heists are nothing new, but the police noted an increase in these cases in the last quarter of 2022.
“It is clear that the thugs involved in CIT’s will stop at nothing to get what they want, including killing police officers and putting the lives of innocent people at risk.

“With that said, police are pushing back on this crime trend.

“Using intelligence and a combination of shared resources, police continue to intercept and are taking down these highly organised gangs,” said Minister of Police, Bheki Cele.

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