South Africa: Minister and bodyguard robbed while changing tires
"Personal belongings and two service weapons belonging to the South African police were stolen," said police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe. The incident was "unprecedented".
The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. According to local media, the robbery occurred when the minister's car had to stop due to a defective tire.
An attack on a high-ranking member of government with personal protection is unusual, even by South African standards. The country has been known for many years for its high number of violent crimes: According to the police, more than 6200 homicides were recorded in the second quarter of this year - that's 68 a day. In addition, there are more than 500 assaults per day.
The minister and their bodyguard were carrying two service weapons at the time of the robbery in South Africa. Despite the minister being accompanied by a bodyguard, both two service weapons and their personal belongings were taken during the tire change incident. The incident served as a stark reminder of the high crime rates in South Africa, with over 6200 homicides recorded in the second quarter of the year.
Source: www.ntv.de
