Two men suspected of being part of an ATM bombing and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police in central Durban on Saturday.
Police spokesman Colonel Thembeka Mbele said two other men‚ in their thirties‚ were arrested for attempted murder‚ burglary at a business premises‚ possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of housebreaking implements.
"It is alleged that police officers received intelligence of a group of heavily armed men in a minibus taxi and a sedan who were breaking into a business premises in the Durban central business district with the aim of bombing ATMs and stealing from other businesses.
Two suspected ATM bombers killed in shootout with Durban police
Two men suspected of being part of an ATM bombing and housebreaking gang were killed in a shootout with police in central Durban on Saturday.
Police spokesman Colonel Thembeka Mbele said two other men‚ in their thirties‚ were arrested for attempted murder‚ burglary at a business premises‚ possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of housebreaking implements.
"It is alleged that police officers received intelligence of a group of heavily armed men in a minibus taxi and a sedan who were breaking into a business premises in the Durban central business district with the aim of bombing ATMs and stealing from other businesses.
"Police approached the suspects and a shootout ensued. Two suspects were fatally wounded‚" said Mbele.
She said a rifle and pistol were seized.
"Two suspects were arrested in their getaway vehicle. Housebreaking implements‚ including grinders and hammers‚ were seized."
No police officers suffered injuries and a search is ensuing for the men who fled.