Free State Police Nab BMW Cash-in-Transit Gang, Earn Praise From Mzansi

• Police have arrested a gang involved in a cash-in-transit heist outside a mall in Mangaung, Free State, leading to the arrest of seven suspects
• Free State police said a security vehicle was intercepted by robbers driving a BMW, and they were alerted of the robbery
• Police and private security personnel responded swiftly to the scene, and a shoot-out ensued between them

Trisha Pillay is a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg. Beginning her 13-year-long career at eNCA, she honed her reporting skills and coverage of crime and court cases, which she further developed at The Citizen newspaper, African News Network and Newzroom Afrika. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email: trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.

FREE STATE - Police have caught a gang involved in a cash-in-transit heist outside a mall in Mangaung.

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Gang caught

According to the Sowetan, this led to the arrest of seven suspects. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when robbers intercepted a security vehicle using a BMW.

A rapid response from police and private security teams resulted in a shootout, though no injuries were reported, and the suspects initially escaped.

Later that day, authorities located and arrested the seven suspects in different locations around Mangaung. Police confirmed they recovered stolen money, two firearms, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two vehicles during the operation.

Mzansi applaud cops

Cash-in-transit heists have become a common phenomenon in South Africa. Police have been praised for their efforts in catching the criminals.

Here are some of the reactions:

@Sezek said:

"How did they have money to buy such a fancy car."

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@Lebo01 commented:

"South Africa is like a movie, honestly."

@sedrick expressed:

"Well done to the cops for risking their lives."

@Dexter0999 shared:

"This is becoming a common phenomenon."

@Kgaugelo Phala clapped:

"Well done."

8 suspected cash-in-transit heist robbers nabbed

In a related story, Briefly News reported that the South African Police Service has arrested eight suspects allegedly linked to a cash-in-transit heist in Ekurhuleni.

Police acted on a tipoff from community members and apprehended the suspects.

South Africans praised the police for the hard work done and hope the trend will continue.

Source: Briefly News