Jeppe SAPS on scene of CIT arrests at George Goch Hostel

Jeppe SAPS officers were on the scene of arrests made at George Goch Hostel in Johannesburg, following a cash-in-transit heist in Boksburg earlier this morning, Joburg East Express reports.

Armed robbers blew up two cash-in-transit vehicles at the intersection of North Rand and Atlas roads in Boksburg shortly before 10am this morning.

READ MORE: WATCH: Shootout on M2 after cash-in-transit heist in Ekurhuleni

Eight people were injured in the process, two of whom are believed to have been bystanders.

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According to information received, a section of the M2 was closed as police continued to search for suspects.

Watch further footage The Citizen received of the heists. WARNING: They do feature strong language.

Heavy delays were being experienced between the Benrose and Denver off-ramps.

Officers arrested three suspects and recovered three vehicles believed to have been used in the robbery. Firearms and cash were also seized.

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