Concern is growing over the frequency of cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies in Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands following yet another incident on a major highway at the weekend. Belair police are investigating a CIT robbery that took place along the N2 at the M7 off-ramp in Durban on Saturday afternoon at about 3 pm. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of the N2 were closed for some time by Metro Police and SAPS while the scene was processed.
KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson Captain Ntathu Ndlovu said the incident unfolded after the driver noticed a mechanical problem. “Preliminary investigations indicate the driver of the cash vehicle stopped right after the M7 off-ramp after noticing the vehicle overheating. “While on the phone with the controller, a white vehicle allegedly stopped alongside the cash vehicle and armed suspects allegedly stepped out with rifles, overpowering the driver and security crew.
The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No fatalities were reported,” said Ndlovu. This incident is one of several CIT robberies reported across the province over the past month, heightening concerns about public safety on major routes.
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ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said they received multiple calls reporting the incident and dispatched teams to the scene. “When ALS paramedics arrived, they found the CIT vehicle had been blown up by an unknown number of suspects. We assessed two security officials, who sustained no injuries.
The scene was then handed over to SAPS,” said Jamieson. Jamieson warned members of the public against approaching CIT scenes. “He urged the community and motorists not to approach CIT scenes to video them or loot cash as the incidents are increasing.
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