The Hawks and Eastern Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) have confirmed the death of five people after a cash-in-transit robbery near Nates Scrap Metal, Gqeberha,. aka Port Elizabeth, in South Africa, this morning, 9 November.
The incident involved an IziCash Solutions security vehicle that was allegedly targeted by armed suspects. Police responded to the scene after the heist and identified vehicles suspected to have been involved in the robbery.
Police pursued the suspects, who allegedly opened fire on the police, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. The confrontation culminated in five suspects sustaining fatal gunshot wounds.
Other suspects reportedly managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No police officials or security guards were injured during the incident. Two firearms from the security guards were robbed.
The Hawks will provide further info as the investigation progresses and as verified details become available.
