A gang of robbers are on the run after using explosives to blast open a safe at a Peddie business.
Police spokesperson, Captain Mali Govender, said however that the quick action of two police Constables who took fire, prevented the robbers from fleeing with the cash.
“At approximately 23:00 on Sunday the 30th, two on duty constables responded to a complaint of an "explosion" at a local store in Peddie. On arrival at the scene the members were confronted by armed suspects who fired several shots whilst moving towards an exit, said Govender.
“The members returned fire. During the shootout, the state vehicle was damaged and one bullet narrowly missed the foot of a member and hit his boot,” she said.
Govender said that the suspects used explosives and explosive devices to blast open a safe taking an undisclosed amount of cash.
“During the preliminary and crime scene investigation, experts who were at the scene discovered a trolley with a plastic woven bag filled with cash,” she said.
“Cases of business robbery and attempted murder have been opened for investigation.
The swift and decisive action taken by the officers prevented the suspects from fleeing with the cash,” Govender said.
