Cops bust robbers on key N1 highway

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

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For an on the scene report with the lowdown on how the operation unfolded, please check The Times tomorrow