CIT suspects killed in shootout with police on N4
Four suspected cash-in-transit robbers were shot and killed in a gun battle with law enforcement in North West on Monday.
The shootout took place in Mmakau in the Bojanala District Municipality where three unlicensed firearms including a rifle were seized by police officials.
Police acted after receiving information about a group of suspects planning to commit a cash-in-transit robbery between North West and Gauteng.
Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the suspects vehicle was spotted on the N4.
"A high-speed chase and shootout ensued as soon as the suspects realised, they are about to be captured. The suspects lost control of their vehicle and collided with a fence.
"Four of the suspects were fatally wounded and three unlicensed firearms, two handguns as well as a rifle were recovered from the scene."
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