South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Robbery On Farm Leaves Two Dead and Two Arrested in Phillipi

press release

Two suspects have been arrested and police have launched a manhunt for more after a robbery on a farm left two people dead. It is alleged that at about 8:50 this morning a farmer and his son were busy with maintenance work on the property when ten men arrived on the pretence of conducting business.

One of the suspects took out a firearm and threatened the owner, who was forced to open a safe and hand over an undisclosed amount of cash. The owner, his son and farm employees were subsequently forced into a storeroom.

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