Attempted cash-in-transit heist causes closure of N2 near Mtubatuba

A SUSPECT reportedly dropped a backpack with personal belongings at a failed cash-in-transit (CIT) heist on the N2 at eMfekayi outside Mtubatuba on Friday morning.

According to police reports, a cash-transporting vehicle destined for Mbazwana and Manguzi was rammed in the side by a black or dark green Mercedes Benz sedan in an unsuccessful attempt to drive the truck off the road.

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A group of unknown suspects travelling in the sedan then allegedly opened fire on the CIT vehicle using high calibre weapons.

The driver under attack stopped his vehicle and attempted to reverse but the suspects in their sedan tried to block him.

However, the driver of the security vehicle managed to escape in the vehicle unharmed, while the suspects, aborting their mission, fled the scene in their sedan.

Police spokesperson Captain Justice Hlabisa said a case has been opened at KwaMsane SAPS.

Hlabisa said no injuries were reported and no money was robbed from the failed heist.

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He said a backpack containing clothes, keys and a driver’s licence was recovered from the scene. It is believed the backpack belongs to one of the suspects.

The stretch of road where the attempted heist occurred was closed during the course of Friday morning while forensics officers scoured the scene for evidence.

Hlabisa urged witnesses to come forward as this may help the police in their investigations.

Hlabisa can be contacted on 082 5580130 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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