A truck driver and his assistant were forced to stop on the N2 toll road near Umtentweni on Tuesday morning this week.
Saps Ugu District Communications said it’s alleged that at least five people in a silver Renault Triber pointed a firearm at the occupants of the truck, demanding they stop the vehicle, and robbed them of their cellphones.
The gang fled after a patrolling security officer became suspicious and came to investigate.
Luckily, no goods were taken from the truck.
Saps Highway Patrol recovered a firearm and jamming device and Saps Port Shepstone K9 did a thorough search of the vicinity for the suspects with no result.
A case of armed robbery was opened at Saps Port Shepstone.
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