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CASH-IN-TRANSIT HEISTS, HOW KZN BECAME

GROUND ZERO

Mike Myers, Security & Emergency wears down confidence. For secure, discreetly share any useful
Services Advisor, CEO Mobi Ventures investors, it’s another red flag observations with the police,
about investing in KZN. And for details such as vehicle types,
waZulu-Natal (KZN) the average motorist caught near colours, approximately how many
has earned the title of one of these literally explosive suspects and their description,
Kbeing South Africa’s most incidents, the consequences can the direction of escape. Resist
dangerous province for cash- be fatal. the urge to post videos on social
in-transit robberies, which the media; it can compromise
statistics confirm. But it’s the How The Public Can Stay Safe investigations, give such video
images that stay burned in our While the frontline battle evidence to the police as soon as
minds – the burnt-out vans, belongs to law enforcement, you can.
bullet-riddled cars, and the the man in the street can take
terrified motorists ducking for practical steps to avoid becoming Final Thought
cover on our highways. an innocent bystander. Cash-in-transit robberies are
These are not victimless crimes. ■ Keep your distance from Cash not just a police problem or a
Each heist plays out like a In Transit (CIT) vans. Don’t business risk. They are a public
battlefield scene, putting ordinary tailgate or linger nearby them. danger that turns everyday
citizens in the line of fire. ■ Be alert, if you notice vehicles commutes into potential war
boxing in a CIT van or driving zones. Until authorities win the
Why KZN? erratically, slow down and fight against these syndicates,

Mike Myers, Security & Emergency Services Advisor, CEO Mobi Ventures Our province is crisscrossed create space, avoid getting awareness and caution remain
our best protection.
with cash-heavy transport routes, caught up in the battle.
the N2, N3 and N11, perfect ■ If shooting starts, stop at a Will it get better? In the short
escape corridors for syndicates. safe distance, stay low, and use term, probably not, syndicates are
Organised gangs, often working cover. Don’t risk your life trying entrenched, and policing resources
with insider knowledge, execute to video or approach the scene, remain stretched. In the medium
these heists with military these syndicates are armed to term, coordinated crackdowns,
precision. This precision coupled the hilt. better intelligence, and private-
with stretched policing resources, ■ As we head into the festive public partnerships could begin to
long rural routes with poor season, when CIT heists tip the balance. In the long term,
surveillance, and the fact that typically rise, caution and only broader economic reform
South Africa still relies heavily awareness become even more and a reduction in the cash-driven
on cash transactions, gives us a critical. economy will drain the lifeblood
recipe for disaster. of these crimes.
If You’re Caught In The Crossfire
The Ripple Effect In KZN today, vigilance isn’t
Stay calm. Remain inside paranoia, it’s survival. 
For businesses, every heist your vehicle if safe or get low
pushes up insurance premiums behind solid cover. Avoid sudden
and operating costs. For movements that may draw T: +27 (0)31 109 1888
E: care@mobiventures.co.za
Cash-in-transit robberies are a public risk. communities, it breeds fear and attention. Once the scene is W: www.mobiventures.co.za

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