Nine cash-in-transit 'robbers' arrested after high-speed chase, shoot-out with cops

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Nine cash-in-transit robbers were arrested by the Hawks on Thursday after a high-speed chase and shootout between them and the police in Hendrina, Mpumalanga.

Nine cash-in-transit suspects were arrested by the Hawks on Thursday after a high-speed chase and shoot-out between the two in Hendrina, Mpumalanga.

Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said the arrest was effected by a joint multidisciplinary operation led by the Hawks technical operations management section, serious organised crime unit in Mpumalanga, SAPS airwing, K9 unit, flying squad and private security companies.“The multi-disciplinary team received intelligence on a would be cash-in-transit heist which was operationalised.

“Three were found in the caravan in the nearby residence whilst two others were arrested in the safe house. Four fled the scene in a Mercedes-Benz and a high-speed chase ensued wherein they were arrested as they made a bid for their escape,’’ she said.“The two suspects who managed to flee hijacked a number of vehicles as they allegedly made their escape towards Elukwatini [in Mpumalanga]. The crime scene is still active,’’ she said.

 

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