Three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded and another suspect arrested following a shootout with police on the R80 highway north of Pretoria on Monday, 28 September.

Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the team acted on intelligence that suspects were planning a CIT robbery.

“The multidisciplinary team comprising the SAPS Tactical Response Team, Anti-Gang Unit, Gauteng Traffic Airwing and private security companies through Business Against Crime South Africa was following up on intelligence information about suspects allegedly planning to commit a robbery,” she said.

The team spotted a white Hyundai H1 on the R80 highway and attempted to stop it using blue lights.

“The occupants allegedly opened fire on the police, who responded, resulting in three suspects being fatally wounded,” Nevhuhulwi said.

An AK-47 rifle and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the vehicle.

“One suspect believed to be working with the same team was travelling in a Toyota Avanza and was arrested and found in possession of a 9mm pistol,” she said.

Forensic experts processed the scene for further evidence.

“The recovered firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to establish whether they can be linked to other crimes,” she added.

Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing Major General Fred Kekana praised the multidisciplinary team for its continued efforts to disrupt CIT robberies and cross-pavement robberies in the province.

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