NINE armed men robbed an Umzinto business in the early hours of February 11.
The two guards on duty were held up by two perpetrators, and taken away from the premises.
The shop alarm was activated and when the security company’s response officer arrived, he was also held at gunpoint while the remaining suspects entered the shop and used explosives to open a safe.
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“When the police responded, they came under attack and returned fire,” said Scottburgh Saps communications officer, Captain Adam Francis.
The suspects fled with cigarettes and an undisclosed sum of cash.
Two get-away bakkies were later found abandoned.
Subsequent investigations revealed the vehicles had been hijacked.
Detective Warrant Officer Steyn Moonsamy of Umzinto Detective Services is investigating cases of business robbery, kidnapping and attempted murder.
He can be contacted at 039-9746500 with any information.
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