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Eshowe Traffic offices robbery, guard tied up, 11 firearm safes, ammunition stolen

South African Police Service

Eshowe Traffic offices robbery, guard tied up, 11 firearm safes, ammunition stolen
Eshowe Traffic offices robbery, guard tied up, 11 firearm safes, ammunition stolen

On 6 March 2022, at 22:15, Eshowe police received a report of a robbery at the Eshowe Road Traffic Inspectorate offices and proceeded to the scene.

Upon their arrival at the said location, police were met by the security guard who alleged that whilst he was conducting his duties he was accosted by four men at gunpoint who tied him up.

The suspects broke into the premises where they stole 11 firearm safes, five firearms, 135 rounds of ammunition and ten vehicle keys with their respective petrol cards before they fled the scene.

A case of business robbery has been opened at Eshowe SAPS for further investigation.

Eshowe police are appealing to the community to assist with any information regarding the aforementioned robbery that took place at the Eshowe Road Traffic Inspectorate.

Those who may be able to assist are requested to contact Eshowe SAPS on 035 473 4237/Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or information can be communicated via the MySAPS App.

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