Five suspected ATM bombers killed, one injured
Five suspected ATM bombers have been shot and killed in a shootout with law enforcement intelligence units in Mpumalanga, in the early hours of Monday morning.
The shoot-out happened in Emalahleni in Mpumalanga, where one of the suspects was injured.
Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the team was following up on information received regarding ATM bombing that was to transpire in the Witbank area.
The law enforcement team included the Tactical Management Operational Section (TOMS) of the Hawks, the SAPS Special Task Force (STF) and Falcon Risk Security.
"Information was operationalised leading the team to Schoongezicht in Emalahleni where the group was reported to be converging at an alleged safe house. The multi-disciplinary team were strategically posted to be on the lookout for the white Toyota Hilux received in the intelligence information.
"The identified vehicle was spotted driving out from the area and when the team attempted to stop the vehicle, suspects opened fire and a shootout ensued."
Mogale adds that the bakkie in which the suspects were travelling is subject to further investigation.
"An R5 rifle, a hunting rifle with a scope, and three 9mm pistols as well as explosives were recovered on the scene."
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