Two suspects shot and killed in a CIT robbery in Dobsonville
“Our intelligence operators are on the ground and our teams are on high alert. We cannot rule with criminals, it’s either them or us."
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, Gen Fannie Masemola has applauded the team involved in foiling a cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery in Dobsonville on February 03.
A preliminary report suggests that police were following up on information about a planned CIT robbery and proceeded to the active scene where suspects were intercepted before they could execute their plan to bomb a CIT cash van.
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Upon arrival, SAPS members were met by gunfire from suspects, and members returned fire.
Two suspects were fatally wounded with police recovering an R5 rifle, three AK47s and three vehicles that were used in the commission of the crime.
Gen Masemola said police will continue to deal decisively against serious and violent crime.
“Our intelligence operators are on the ground and our teams are on high alert. We cannot rule with criminals, it’s either them or us.
“Our focus is to ensure the safety and security of law abiding citizens.
“We will continue to sharpen our focus and clamp down on serious and violent crime with a view to apprehend and ensure successful conviction of those behind CIT crimes in the country,” said Gen Masemola.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects who fled the scene on foot and residents who may have information are urged to contact the Dobsonville Police Station.
