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South African police into deadly shootout prior to a gang robbery

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In a shootout with police in the South African state of Limpopo, 18 individuals were killed, according to the police.

According to national network SABC, the officers engaged a group of alleged cash-in-transit criminals.

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Criminals target money-carrying security vehicles.

Having arrived at the location, speaking A squad of officers charged the group, according to National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola.

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they were preparing to commit a theft.

He claimed that the shootout, which lasted 90 minutes and resulted in the deaths of 16 males and 2 women who were the suspects, and the critical injury of one police officer.

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Additionally, the police claim to have discovered explosives at the location that were supposed to be utilised in a crime.

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