Two dead as police foil heist in Dobsonville
National police commissioner Fanie Masemola has applauded the team involved in foiling a cash-in-transit heist robbery on Saturday evening in Dobsonville, Soweto.
Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says police received information about a planne robbery in the area.
"The officers proceeded to an active scene in Dobsonville where suspects were intercepted before they could execute their plan to bomb a CIT cash van," says Mathe.
"Upon arrival, SAPS members were met by gunfire from suspects, and members returned fire.
"Two suspects were fatally wounded.
"Police recovered an R5 rifle, three AK47s and three vehicle’s that were used in the commission of the crime."
Masemola says police will continue to deal decisively against serious and violent crime.
"We cannot rule with criminals, it’s either them or us, our focus is to ensure the safety and security of law abiding citizens."
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