The Daily Torch Media – South Africa Correspondent
A brazen armed robbery unfolded in Durban, South Africa, on March 28, when a group of heavily armed suspects attacked a bullion van outside Midway Mall, making away with boxes of cash in a daring daylight operation.
Eyewitnesses said the robbers ambushed the security vehicle as it arrived near the shopping complex, creating panic among shoppers and passersby. The suspects reportedly used explosives to force open the bullion van, sending a loud blast through the area and drawing immediate attention.
Amid the chaos, the gang quickly loaded boxes of cash into a waiting getaway vehicle before fleeing the scene at high speed. No official confirmation has yet been given on the exact amount of money stolen.
Security personnel at the scene were said to be caught off guard by the speed and coordination of the attack, though it remains unclear if there were any injuries during the incident.
Authorities have since launched a manhunt for the suspects and are reviewing security footage from nearby businesses as part of ongoing investigations. Police have urged members of the public with useful information to come forward.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the boldness of organised crime groups targeting cash-in-transit vehicles in South Africa, particularly in busy public areas.
A video of the robbery has begun circulating online, capturing the dramatic moment the van was blown open and the suspects escaped with the cash.
