12 suspected CIT robbers nabbed
Police nabbed a group of twelve men on Wednesday whom they believe were on their way to commit a cash-in-transit heist.
Police spokesperson Vish Naidoo says suspects were intercepted on the N12 near the Xavier off-ramp.
"The suspects were travelling in three sedans and they were found in possession of six handguns.
"The vehicles as well as the firearms will be analysed to determine if they are stolen or were used in the commission of other crimes."
The suspects are likely to face charges of conspiracy to commit a robbery and possession of unlicensed arms and ammunition.
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12x suspects arrested during a joint sting operation by @JoburgMPD, @SAPoliceService, #EMPD & @GTP_Traffstats Sleu for Conspiracy to Commit Robbery & Possession of 6x illegal firearms & Ammunition at N12 & Kliprivier Dr in Winchester Hills. pic.twitter.com/S1lUIbl1R9