Public Outcry After Metro Cops Seen Driving Past Armed Robbery| WATCH VIDEO

The Durban Metro Police have come under intense public scrutiny after a viral video showed officers failing to intervene during an armed robbery at Pinetown Mall.

The widely circulated footage shows at least four heavily armed suspects, dressed in black and carrying rifles, surrounding a white vehicle as shocked motorists hoot and bystanders express disbelief. In the video, a metro police vehicle is seen driving past while the robbers point their guns toward it — yet the officers do not stop.

Social media users have slammed the officers for what they describe as “cowardice” and “failure to protect the public.”

Metro Police Defend Their Officers

Durban Metro Police have defended the officers’ actions, saying their calm response was intended to prevent bloodshed.

“Their composed response prevented a potentially dangerous confrontation that could have resulted in unnecessary injuries or fatalities,” the department said.

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They added that no members of the public or officers were harmed during the incident.

The video, recorded at Pinetown Mall in Durban, continues to fuel debate about police readiness and public safety in the face of increasingly brazen armed robberies.

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