It is alleged that yesterday, 21 May 2018, at 17:41, the complainant was on duty at a business premises in Ballito when he was accosted by five unknown men. At gunpoint the suspects robbed him of cash, wrist watches and jewellery before fleeing the crime scene in their getaway vehicle.
No shots were fired during the incident and a case of armed robbery was registered at Umhlali SAPS for further investigation.
In the early hours of this morning, 22 May 2018, police officers from the Provincial Task Team, Special Task Force and K9 Unit followed up on intelligence with regards to the suspects involved in the armed robbery at Ballito. The police officers approached a house at Piesang River in Inanda.
As the police officers approached the house the suspects opened fire at them. Two suspects were fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire. Two unlicensed firearms and ammunition were seized from the deceased suspects.
The investigation into the armed robbery at Ballito continues and attempts are underway to trace and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the incident. The firearms will be subjected to ballistic tests to establish if they were used in the commission of any crimes in the country.
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