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Cops kill seven robbers in Limpopo

Nov 8, 2009 1:43 PM | By Sapa

Police shot and killed dead seven armed men who broke into a security company’s cash depot in Polokwane on Sunday morning.

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Responding to a call, police went to a break-in in progress at Protea Coin Group cash depot in Nirvana, and found the suspected thieves in the building, national police spokeswoman Nonkululeko Mbatha said in a statement.

“It seems that they had already tampered with the alarm system and hacked their way through burglar bars into the main vault of the cash depot.”

Realising they were surrounded, the robbers opened fire on police, who shot back. Three firearms and house breaking equipment were found on the would-be robbers, who were wearing gloves and balaclavas.

No police officers were hurt.

Police Commissioner Bheki Cele said in a statement: “With the festive season upon us, we are bound to see more people try their luck. But we are ready ensure that our people are not held to ransom by criminals and violent thugs.”

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Nov 8 2009 01:58:00 PM
siganoga
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mmmm .... im starting to wonder if these thieves are actually not just ex boyfriends of these so called policemen..!!
Nov 8 2009 03:19:34 PM
justdidit
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siganoga.... I have to share your doubts - were they really criminals.

If so - well done to the cops and for at least getting there on time.
Nov 8 2009 03:45:02 PM
bart
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Well done, if a few innocents die as a result of shoot to kill, I'm sorry - buts its a war, many more innocents are dying as a result of crime out of control. Kill them all.
Nov 8 2009 04:21:04 PM
mcritic
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Please confirm - were these soldiers from Mugabe's brave army trying to nick enugh cash tpo fund Grace's next shopping spree?
Nov 8 2009 04:47:30 PM
snakebite
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The best kind of crook is a dead one.

Well done to the cops, hope they get an extra danger-bonus.
Nov 8 2009 05:07:09 PM
OnederY
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No survivors??? I didn't think the cops could shoot that well - at least they don't on the shooting range :) Shoot to kill and then shoot again to be sure ??
Nov 8 2009 05:38:25 PM
Dukeboy
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I give the police story as much credibility as the (supposed) sub-editor who gave this story its headline - "Police shot and killed dead ..."

Nov 8 2009 05:07:09 PM
OnederY
Shoot to kill and then shoot again to be sure ??


Preferably from point-blank range.
Nov 8 2009 05:39:28 PM
Baboon with Lipstick
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the most important thing is, these crims did their last vile act!! well done to the cops, IF these were real crooks caught on the act!!!
Nov 8 2009 05:41:06 PM
TheVillageBoy_with a diploma
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Goood riddance of bad rubbish
Nov 8 2009 06:27:11 PM
zindela
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Not good; possibly young black men shot by their black brothers; all as a result of Mandela's promises "a better life for all" not being fulfilled. I don't like it!!


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