Inkatha Freedom Party Statement By:
MR VELAPHI NDLOVU MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON ON SAFETY AND SECURITY     

12 December 2007

The IFP welcomes the speedy and tough action that was taken by members of the South African Police task force yesterday, when they foiled a cash-in-transit heist near the Carousel Casino, Limpopo, by killing 11 would-be robbers. 

This operation showed that police will use maximum force to stop such ruthless attacks and we congratulate the brave policemen for putting their lives at risk to stop this large gang of armed thugs. 

Furthermore, we are pleased that the police were not hesitant to fight fire with fire, because, clearly, this is the only language that hardened criminals understand. 

The IFP hopes that yesterday's incident will send out a loud and clear message: that criminal activity will no longer be tolerated and that South Africans will not allow thugs to bully and victimise the whole country. 

For further information contact: 
Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP 
IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 
083 625 0803