‘Exploding’ money box causes panic in central business district
Those in shops near the scene thought an armed robbery was in progress
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Police are currently at Capitec Bank on Victoria Street after a money box apparently ‘exploded safety devices’ while money was being off loaded into the safe next to the bank.
Those at the scene said a G4S security van arrived outside the Bank. Personnel, assisted by bank officials, had to place the money in the safe. Â However, the special key used to operate the money box lock malfunctioned causing the security features – including smoke and dye (used to stain banknotes during a robbery or ATM bombing) – to explode.
One bank official and a security guard suffered from inhaling the smoke. Â By-standers and those from surrounding shops thought a robbery was in progress. Â Police and traffic officials have cordoned off the area and forensic experts are also at the scene.