Three suspects killed in police shootout on N12
The police operationalised information about suspects who had just robbed a courier vehicle in Tokoza.
Three suspects were fatally wounded following a shootout with the police on the N12 road on January 14.
According to the report, the police operationalised information about suspects who had just robbed a courier vehicle in Tokoza.
The suspects, driving a silver Corolla vehicle, were spotted at Kliprivier Road joining the N12 road towards Soweto when the police tried to stop them.
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Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the suspect sped off, leading to a high-speed chase and shootout.
“The suspect’s vehicle came to a standstill on the N12 road between Xavier Road and the Soweto off-ramp.
“Three of the suspects were declared dead, and one was injured. The police found two firearms and some of the suspected stolen stock,” said Nevhuhulwi.
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Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, applauded the team comprising National Counter Intelligence, Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing and private security companies for their collaborative effort that always ensures that criminals are behind bars.
