Cops injured during Rosettenville shootout on the mend: SAPS
The police officers who were wounded during Monday's shootout with a suspected cash-in-transit gang in Johannesburg are said to be on the mend.
Eight alleged robbers were killed in the exchange of fire in Rosettenville.
Police say at least 25 suspects were about to commit a robbery when they were intercepted by the National CIT Task Team.
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Ten were arrested, with two in hospital under police guard.
The task team seized ten luxury vehicles at a property, six AK47s, three rifles and explosives.
Police spokesperson Athlende Mathe says Gauteng police commissioner Elias Mawela has visited the three wounded officers in hospital.
"In addition, a JMPD officer was also among the wounded officers. One member from the SAPS has since been discharged and others are still receiving medical treatment."
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"The Provincial Commissioner has confirmed that the health of the injured members has since improved and all affected are in high spirits."
Meanwhile, the SAPS says the CIT Task Team has arrested 202 suspects in five provinces since it was set up two years ago.
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