Police launch manhunt for alleged online scammers after Midrand shootout

JOHANNESBURG - A manhunt has been launched for two suspected online robbery suspects who escaped during a police shootout in Midrand. 

Five other suspects were injured and arrested during the operation.

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A sting operation was set up after a would-be victim reported a dubious vehicle ad on Facebook Marketplace.

It's believed they had previously committed a similar robbery using the same modus operandi.

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