One of the cars used during the cash in transit heist was recovered by Limpopo SAPS.
Photo: Lim SAPS
LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says the suspects are facing charges of armed robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition as well as possession of stolen motor vehicles.
The suspects were all remanded in custody until 8 August 2017 for a formal bail application.
“All the money has since been recovered and five firearms were confiscated. The ninth suspect was shot during a shootout with the police,” Mojapelo concluded.
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