At least six suspected CIT robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Gauteng. (André Damons/Netwerk24)
A group of suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were killed in a police shootout in Germiston on Saturday morning.
Several police sources told News24 there were six fatalities.
6 Cash-In-Transit armed robbers have been fatally wounded following a shoot-out with GP police in Germiston.This was an intelligence led operation. GP Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni is on the scene (scene still active) 4 pistols and one AK47 seized pic.twitter.com/bLtmmyJllt
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) September 7, 2024
According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the scene is still active.
News24 understands that police approached the suspected robbers as they attempted to rob the CIT vehicle.
More to follow.
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