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Four held for Mpumalanga heist

2008-06-12 17:30

Johannesburg - Four men were arrested in Hazyview for a cash-in-transit heist, Mpumalanga police said on Thursday.

Spokesperson Leonard Hlathi said the men attacked BV security guards when they were loading money at a First National Bank in Graskop near Hazyview on Wednesday.

"The suspects robbed the two guards of their firearms and fled with a cash container with an undisclosed amount of money."

Police were called and pursued the robbers.

"When they came close to the car the robbers opened fire on them and a shoot-out ensued."

Hlathi said one of the suspects was killed during the shoot-out, two fled on foot and were still at large and the four were arrested.

He said police recovered the box and six firearms - one belonging to the guard.

"Their getaway car, the Toyota Hilux taxi, was confirmed (as) a stolen vehicle from Springs."

Hlathi said the men would appear in court soon.

- SAPA

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