Five Cash-in-Transit Suspects Shot Dead in N2 Shootout in Gqeberha
Five suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were shot and killed by police following a dramatic shootout on the N2 freeway in Gqeberha.
The incident occurred when law enforcement intercepted a gang allegedly planning to ambush a cash-carrying vehicle.
According to preliminary reports, operational teams acted on intelligence regarding an imminent heist. When police moved in to intercept the suspects on the N2, the armed group opened fire on the officers, sparking a fierce gun battle.
Five suspects were declared dead at the scene, the suspects were allegedly targeting a cash-in-transit vehicle moving through the area.
A massive crime scene investigation is currently underway on the N2, which has led to significant traffic disruptions. Police have recovered high-caliber firearms and vehicles used by the suspects at the scene.
Provincial authorities have commended the swift action of the tactical units, noting that the intelligence-driven operation successfully thwarted a highly dangerous and potentially deadly heist.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if these suspects are linked to other recent CIT robberies in the Eastern Cape province.
