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AUDIO & VIDEO: Manhunt launched after robbery, safe bombing at petrol station
PHALABORWA: “The suspects ordered the employees, including security guards, to lie on the floor while they dug the safe out with a sharp object before blowing it up with explosives," the police said.
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Listen to the police report:
According to Police spokesperson LT Col Moatshe Ngoepe, nine suspects traveling in a blue BMW (FX 96 XJ GP) hijacked a Golf GTI (FJ 80 YW GP) before storming a garage in the Phalaborwa CBD, heavily armed with pistols and AK47’s.
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Video of the crime scene taken by Phalaborwa Herald’s journalist:
For the full article on Northern Review’s website, click on: Manhunt launched for suspects in Phalaborwa following robbery and safe bombing
Also read: Breaking news: Armed robbery at MTN in Phalaborwa
Video 2: Crime scene in Phalaborwa following robbery and safe bombing
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