Two suspected cash-in-transit robbers were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police at Wasbank, near Ladysmith on Thursday afternoon, 22 May 2025.
Police were following intelligence about the whereabouts of the suspects who were wanted for at least six cash in transit robbery incidents which happened in KwaDukuza, Verulam, Nyoni, Greytown, Phoenix and Langslaagte between June 2022 and March 2025.
Police identified the house in which the suspects were hiding and when they arrived and introduced themselves, the suspects fired shots towards police officers and a shootout ensued. The two suspects were shot and fatally during the shootout. One of the suspects, aged 43 years old, had a warrant of arrest against him for being in possession of explosives and ammunition.
Two firearms were found in possession of the suspects. No police officer was injured during the shootout.
