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Swift reaction by Kwazulu Natal police has led to the arrest of seven suspects following a botched farm attack on Monday.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele, said two of the suspects were women who were wearing nurses uniforms.
She said four armed suspects arrived at a farm in Kingsley on Monday afternoon, pretending to be from the Department of Health.
Mbele said when they were questioned about their visit they drew firearms and demanded cash, but she said the “owners were still able to alert” the police.
“The suspects opened fire on them before fleeing and leaving their vehicle behind. Police arrested the suspects as they fled from the scene,” she said.
Colonel Mbele said another vehicle with three occupants was also spotted on the farm and the occupants arrested after being chased down by police.
“They will be charged for attempted house robbery and possession of firearms as well as ammunition,” she said.
