Video: Dramatic cash van heist in broad daylight

Video: Dramatic cash van heist in broad daylight

Robbers armed with assault rifles and explosives blew up two armored cash vans in Johannesburg in broad-daylight.

In dramatic cellphone footage, the assailants are seen sealing off a block in the suburb of Boksburg.

The video that was recorded by a motorist shows them a few moments later calmly detonating explosives under the cash vans.

Three large explosions are heard with plumes of gray smoke shooting up into the air.

There are also rapid exchanges of gunfire, although it is not clear where the shots are coming from.

The assailants then load sacks into at least two get-away cars before speeding away.

Motorists caught up in the shoot-out are seen making U-turns to escape the scene.

Police said two security guards in the cash vans were injured in the incident.

They also said some of the robbers were arrested after being tracked by a helicopter.

Security experts quoted in South African media said the way the assailants behaved and handled the weapons suggested they had military background.

The incident underscored South Africa’s reputation for violent crime.

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