Two wanted CIT suspects shot dead by police in Durban

JOHANNESBURG - Two suspects linked to several crimes including cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies and farm attacks were shot and killed by police in Durban on Saturday.

The fatal shootout ensued in Verulam – north of Durban after police intercepted the suspects’ vehicle.

According to authorities, they were both on a list of the most wanted notorious criminals in the area.

Police also revealed that the duo is also among 15 other suspects who attempted to kill tactical response team members during a foiled cash-in-transit robbery in Nkandla in 2019.

Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda:

“After the shootout, two suspects were found to have sustained fatal gunshot wounds. One suspect narrowly evaded arrest and fled from the scene in possession of a rifle. A manhunt in search for him is already underway.”