18 Limpopo CIT Heist Suspects Killed, SA Floored As SAPS Make Breakthrough With Crime Syndicate After 9 Months

• A cash-in-transit heist went horribly wrong in Limpopo when the police got a big break
• The National Police Commissioner General, Fannie Masemola, got involved when he arrived on the scene on 1 September 2023
• South African law authorities made a breakthrough after using an inside scoop they got about the alleged criminals

MAKHADO- A cash-in-transit heist plan was interrupted by police. The authorities received information about a planned heist, and they took swift action in Makhado.

Many South Africans were impressed by SAPS' diligent work. People commented and shared their two cents about how hard the police service has been working to capture these suspects.

SAPS ambushed cash-in-transit heist suspects

Briefly News previously reported in a developing story that General Fannie Masemola was on his way to the scene.

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News24 reported that the National Police Commissioner, General Masemola, explained they were involved in a 90-minute shootout. The police received information and soon descended on the criminals' alleged safe house in Limpopo.

Were there any SAPS injuries in Limpopo shootout?

The police officers approached the safe house, and that is when they started shooting. According to News24, 18 suspects were shot dead, and one police officer was seriously injured and hospitalised.

How did SAPS officers track Limpopo cash-in-transit heist criminals?

According to Masemola, they had been tracking the criminals since January 2023. There were 16 men and two women who had firearms and explosives.

They also reportedly confiscated 10 vehicles, including high-powered performance vehicles and seven automatic rifles.

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The number of people involved and the equipment made the police commissioner believe they had found a syndicate responsible for cash-in-transit heists in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng.

Read what South Africans had to say about SAPS' investigation:

Danny Malapile said:

"Excellent work SAPS. Its nice to see you on camera for such news."

Kennethius Lesedi Les Mautso wrote:

"Speedy recovery to the wounded officer, we appreciate the work you put in to protect the nation."

Benjie Sizzla Makhubele commented:

"Job well done, now that's showing force and dedication."

Michael Sbu applauded:

"Well done SAPS, and speedy recovery to the one who got injured."

Melusi Chibadura added:

"Great news. Well done to all parties involved in that operation. Crime must stop."

Christopher Makurumidze agreed:

"Keep up the good work. Well done."

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Briefly News previously reported that cash-in-transit robbers worked overtime in Pretoria on Monday, 17 July and managed to attack two vehicles.

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The first incident occurred on the N4 between Simon Vermooten Road and Rossouw Street at around 17:20. The aftermath of the incident was also captured on camera and posted on social media.

According to National Police Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the criminals were driving a white BMW E90, which they rammed into the van, causing it to overturn.

Source: Briefly News