Armed Cash-in-Transit Robbery Reported at Amalinda Shopping Centre.

KUGOMPO CITY – A cash-in-transit robbery was reported at Amalinda Shopping Centre in KuGompo City (East London) on Monday, 19 October 2026, with suspects allegedly fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash and firearms.

According to preliminary reports, armed suspects held a Fidelity cash-in-transit team at gunpoint before making off with cash, a rifle and pistols.

One firearm reportedly belonging to Fidelity has since been recovered.

Several law enforcement units responded to the scene, including the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Cambridge, the Tactical Response Team (TRT), East London K9 Unit and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks.

The Eastern Cape Missing Person and Trafficking Unit was also reportedly among those who responded.

A vehicle believed to have been used during the robbery has reportedly been recovered.

The exact amount of money stolen remains unknown, while the identities of the suspects have not yet been confirmed.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the robbery are ongoing.

The details of the incident are based on preliminary information and remain subject to official confirmation.

Source: Mihlali Mngaza
Photographs: Philasande Maqoma