Gauteng police seized two rifles and ammunition they suspect are linked to the N12 cash-in-transit (CIT) heist near Southgate, Johannesburg, close to Xavier, on October 7.
The intelligence-driven police operation to trace the suspects linked to the CIT led the police to a backroom in Mapetla, Soweto.
CIT from the N12 earlier. pic.twitter.com/MUrU8KbjZS
— k9_reaper (@k9_reaper) October 7, 2023
According to SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, at the address, the police forced open a backroom and seized two rifles, including an AK-47, magazines, and 71 rounds of ammunition.
“These rifles were taken in for ballistics testing to determine their linkage to other CITs and associated robberies. During the operation, police seized balaclavas, handcuffs, beanies, protective shoes, and cash receipt slips of bank deposits.
Cash in Transit near N12 Diepkloof Soweto, suspects are allegedly driving a Blue BMW, a Black Golf GTI , and other 2 vehicles.
The common modus Operandi of CIT suspects is driving to a safe house, then moving out with a taxi, preferably Toyota Quatum, blending in with the public pic.twitter.com/flQo4awInz— CrimeInSA (@sa_crime) October 7, 2023
“Police investigations and the tracing of suspects, believed to be a group of 15 to 20, continues. The units involved include the Anti-Gang Unit, Organised Crime Investigations and Gauteng Highway Patrol.
“We again remind the public that picking up money from CIT crime scenes is a crime, and those found doing so can be charged with theft and defeating the ends of justice,” said Mathe.
N12 CIT:
SAPS statement
Maximum resources have been mobilised following a CIT heist on the N12 in the Mondeor Policing precinct in which a female driver of a BMW was hijacked and kidnapped in the process.
The lady was forced at gunpoint to drive suspects towards Soweto.… pic.twitter.com/4DBt5LBVi4
— Vehicle Trackers (@VehicleTrackerz) October 8, 2023
