A joint operation involving the Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) successfully prevented a planned cash-in-transit heist in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, on the night of Wednesday, 22 July 2026. Law enforcement officers raided a safe house occupied by suspects, recovering a hijacked BMW X5, seven rifles, a pistol, and various reflector jackets used in the commission of such crimes.
Investigation And Law Enforcement Response
While the operation effectively disrupted the syndicate’s plans, the suspects were not present at the property during the raid and remain at large. Authorities have since launched an intensive, ongoing manhunt to trace and apprehend those responsible for the cache of weaponry found on the premises.
An overnight manhunt is currently underway to trace and arrest the known suspects who managed to evade arrest. 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.
National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe noted that the success of the raid highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in pre-empting organised crime. Investigators are continuing to process the evidence secured at the scene to track the network involved in the intended robbery.
Broader Impact And Crime Context
Cash-in-transit robberies represent a persistent challenge for domestic law enforcement due to the involvement of syndicates frequently using high-calibre firearms and explosive devices. The use of hijacked vehicles and tactical gear, such as the reflector jackets seized during this operation, is common practice for criminal groups attempting to blend in during transit attacks.
SAPS continues to lean on cross-departmental collaboration between metropolitan police units and provincial investigators to strike at these syndicates during the planning phases. Further updates on the progress of the manhunt are expected once new leads are developed by police intelligence units.