Alleged CIT heist leaves part of N3 highway temporarily closed

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Wayne Minnaar confirmed that officers had to block off a section of the highway after 6pm.

JMPD officer redirected traffic in the area. Photo: @itrafficgp via Twitter

The N3 south highway was temporarily closed off between Marlboro Drive and London Road on 26 September due to alleged cash in transit (CIT) heist.

《Marlbloro》 CIT robbery N3 Marlbloro. @EMER_G_MED on scene. @News24 @EWNTraffic @Abramjee @IamAlexSweet pic.twitter.com/yo0FHYfp4s

— EMER-G-MED EMS (@EMER_G_MED) September 26, 2020

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Wayne Minnaar confirmed that officers had to block off a section of the highway after 6pm.

“JMPD officers had to divert traffic to Modderfontein onramp as well as the M1,” said Minnaar.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) are expected to release an official statement soon.

This is a developing story.

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