Two killed and 11 arrested after police intercept heist suspects in Nkandla

Police officers from Nkandla and surrounding areas were mobilised in the early hours of Friday after intelligence was received about a possible robbery in the area.

KZN police spokesperson Brig Jay Naicker said at 1.30am police officers intercepted three vehicles used by the suspects. "There was a shootout between the suspects and the police officers which resulted in two suspects being fatally wounded. One of the suspects' vehicles overturned as they attempted to flee, resulting in four sustaining minor injuries whilst a fifth was seriously injured and is in hospital under police guard.""Five firearms with ammunition were seized from these men. Police also seized explosives that were found in their vehicles.

The suspects, aged between 29 and 49, will be charged with attempted murder, possession of explosives as well as possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. They are expected to appear in the Nkandla magistrate's court on Monday.

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