Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

PARKTOWN - Three suspects were fatally shot following a shootout with the police and law enforcement agencies on the N3 road on 04 July 2025.

A multi-disciplinary team comprising of SAPS Counter Intelligence, Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Gauteng Traffic Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations, SBV Investigation Dept, Tracker Connect, Gemini Global Defence & KwaZulu-Natal Counterparts, operationalised intelligence information about cash-in-transit suspects traveling in a Toyota Fortuner SUV vehicle from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng. The team kept surveillance on the N3 road for the vehicle. Upon attempting to stop it, the vehicle sped off and a chase ensued which resulted in a shootout between the suspects and the police.

Three suspects were shot dead and two unlicensed firearms were recovered in the suspects' vehicle.

This incident was a continuation of an intelligence operation conducted in Msinga area on 03 July 2025 by law enforcement officers from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal which resulted in two suspects being fatally wounded and two arrested. Two stolen vehicles and two unlicensed firearms were recovered.

Police investigations are underway.
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