Two robbery suspects killed in Newlands East shootout
Two suspected robbers have been killed in a shootout with police in the north of Durban.
They are believed to have been part of a trio that robbed a courier vehicle on the N2 in Paddock on the south coast on Wednesday.
Several electronic devices were taken.
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KZN police spokesperson Jay Naicker says officers traced the suspects to Newlands East where they were found offloading the suspected loot.
"The suspects opened fire at police officers and a shootout ensued. During the shootout, two suspects were fatally wounded and a third was arrested.
"Police recovered two firearms at the scene. The scene has been cornered off has forensic experts have been summoned. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has been contacted."
