The N12 road between Wolmaraanstad and Klerksdorp, in North West, is now open for traffic following its closure due to a cash-in-transit heist on Thursday morning.
Just after 7am, a group of suspects travelling in four vehicles rammed into a cash van that was en-route to Wolmaranstad from Klerksdorp causing the cash van to come to a standstill.
National police spokewoman Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the robbers proceeded to bomb the cash van.
"Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspects who made off with an undisclosed amount of cash," said Mathe.
"The suspects are believed to have fled in the direction of Wolmaranstad in three vehicles, including a gold-coloured vehicle and two VW Polos.
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"The suspects also made off with firearms belonging to the fidelity guards, two rifles have since been recovered. The community's assistance is required in this regard. Members of the public are warned that harbouring criminals is a criminal offence," she added.
