A cash-in-transit (CIT) heist shook the area near Tembisa in Ekurhuleni today, after suspects bombed a security van in a high-stakes robbery.
According to early reports, heavily armed criminals ambushed the armored vehicle, using explosives to gain access to the cash inside. The loud blast startled nearby residents and brought traffic to a standstill.
Details Still Emerging
- The incident occurred on a busy road near Tembisa.
- Eyewitnesses report hearing multiple gunshots and a loud explosion.
- It is currently unclear if anyone was injured during the robbery.
- SAPS (South African Police Service) have cordoned off the scene and launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Growing CIT Heist Crisis
This incident is the latest in a string of violent CIT heists that have plagued Gauteng in recent months. Criminal syndicates continue to target cash vans with military-style tactics, raising concerns over national security and the safety of security personnel.
Police Appeal for Information
SAPS is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward, and has emphasized the importance of public cooperation in catching the suspected.
