WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation

WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation Photos:SAPS

WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation

Police said two were shot and killed while 67 arrested after a gang of armed men stormed the set of a music video in Krugersdorp.

WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation

WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation Photos:SAPS

Two people were shot and killed, and 67 were arrested after a gang of armed men stormed the set of a music video and raped eight women in Krugersdorp.

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According to police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili the Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela led the multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement agencies and security companies.

“The operation, which was also joined by the Executive Mayor of Mogale City, Counsellor Tyrone Gray, and his team resulted in the arrest of 67 suspects for contravention of the Immigration Act, including one that is hospitalised for gunshot treatment.”

Brigadier Brenda Muridili

She said two more suspects were fatally shot after allegedly pointing firearms during police operations.

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“Two unlicensed firearms, explosives as well as other items that belong to the victims have since been recovered. “

This comes after a crew of 22 people, 12 women and ten men, were busy filming a music video when they were allegedly attacked by a group of armed men clad in blankets.

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A TOTAL OF 32 COUNTS OF RAPE ARE BEING INVESTIGATED

“The suspects ordered everyone to lay down and proceeded to rape eight of the women and robbed everyone of their belongings before fleeing the scene.”

Muridili said the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences are investigating 32 counts of rape following the rape of the eight women, as well as a case of armed robbery.

WATCH: Krugersdorp horror: Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation
Two shot and killed, 67 arrested in police operation. Photo:SAPS

“The multi-disciplinary team comprised of officials from Crime Intelligence, Special Task Force, National Intervention Unit, Tactical Response Team, K9, Flying Squad, Highway Patrol, SAPS Airwing and Tracker helicopter as well as Department of Home Affairs and other private security stakeholders. The Airwing and the deployment of drone technology were assisting the ground forces in tracking the fleeing suspects.”

Brigadier Brenda Muridili

DO YOU HAVE MORE INFORMATION?

While police continue with operations, members of the public are encouraged to report knowledge of any criminal activities by calling the SAPS Crime Stop toll-free number 08600 10111 or to send tip-offs via MySAPS Application which can be downloaded on any smartphone.

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