30 October 2014 1 Min Read
Cops bust robbers on key N1 highway
- Photo posted on social media by an Azaadville Neighbourhood Watch & CPF Member @SNIPER, Romeo2.ANW
- Police chopper on the scene, posted by Vicki Pilcher on twitter, captioned "Something serious is going down. Over 100 police vehicles. All armed - Pretoria Main Rd #midrand".
- One R5 rifle was seized by SAPS. Photo posted on social media by an Azaadville Neighbourhood Watch & CPF Member @SNIPER, Romeo2.ANW
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Two suspects were arrested this morning after a shootout with police in Buccleuch following an armed robbery in Kempton Park, the SAPS confirmed.
A R5 rifle was seized but other suspects fled, the SAPS tweeted.
Earlier, eyewitnesses reported that a shot was fired from a police helicopter on the busy N1 North near Buccleuch.
Multiple police vehicles are on the scene, where traffic is heavily backed up
- If you are on the scene, or in contact with anyone there, please share your information or pictures on email tellus@thetimes.co.za. Alternatively, post your comments on Facebook or Twitter @timeslive
For an on the scene report with the lowdown on how the operation unfolded, please check The Times tomorrow