KUGOMPO CITY- Police recover firearm and suspected getaway vehicle as investigation continues.
A cash-in-transit robbery was reportedly carried out at Amalinda Shopping Centre in KuGompo City on Monday, 19 October with suspects allegedly fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash and several firearms.
According to preliminary information, the suspects allegedly held a Fidelity cash-in-transit team at gunpoint before making off with the money, a rifle and pistols.
One firearm allegedly belonging to the security company has since been recovered.Police units, including the Tactical Response Team (TRT), Cambridge SAPS, the K9 Unit in KuGompo City, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks and the Eastern Cape Missing Persons and Trafficking Unit, responded to the scene.
A vehicle allegedly used in the robbery was also recovered.
The amount of money stolen, the identities of the suspects and whether any arrests have been made have not yet been confirmed.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Credits: Mihlali Mngaza
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