By Mapaballo Borotho

- A suspected cash-in-transit gang has been arrested in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, before allegedly carrying out a planned robbery.
- Police recovered seven rifles, a pistol, reflector jackets and a hijacked BMW X5 during the operation.
- Authorities say a manhunt is underway for additional suspects linked to the group.
A suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) gang has been arrested in the City of Ekurhuleni before allegedly carrying out a planned criminal operation.
The group was arrested by law enforcement officers in Daveyton on Wednesday evening, 22 July 2026.
During the operation, officers recovered seven rifles, one pistol, reflector jackets and a hijacked BMW X5.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said a manhunt is underway for additional suspects who managed to evade arrest.
“An overnight manhunt is underway to trace and arrest the known suspects who evaded capture,” said Mathe.
Meanwhile, Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has warned criminals involved in cash-in-transit robberies that law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to bring them to justice.
“Cash-in-transit robberies are highly organised and violent crimes that require a coordinated response from law enforcement. Our intelligence capabilities continue to improve, and we are closing in on those responsible. We will hunt them down, arrest them and ensure they face the full might of the law,” said Dimpane.
Investigations are continuing, and more arrests are expected as the manhunt intensifies.
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