Cash-in-transit heist at Swakop leaves security officer dead

A cash-in heist on Monday morning at the Platz Am Meer Waterfront shopping centre at Swakopmund claimed the life of a security officer.

The fatal incident occurred during a gunfight between armed suspects and security personnel, leading to the death of the officer. Fortunately, no civilians were harmed.

Erongo police spokesperson chief inspector Ileni Shapumba has confirmed the incident.

“We are aware of this incident and are currently on the scene conducting investigations,” he says.

“Once the preliminary investigation is done, we will inform the public of any developments. But I can confirm that there was a robbery.”

The suspects, believed to be a group of men, fled the scene in a silver seven-seater vehicle, according to police sources.

It remains unclear whether the vehicle had false registration plates. Authorities are also uncertain about the exact amount of money stolen during the heist