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World Cup reporters robbed at gunpoint

Published:Wednesday | June 9, 2010 | 6:44 PM

The Police in South Africa are reporting that three foreign journalists covering the World Cup have been robbed at gunpoint.



One of the three reportedly saw two robbers, as they broke into their lodgings near Johannesburg in the early morning.



One of the suspects pointed a gun at the journalist and told him to lie down.



The reporters, two from Spain and one from Portugal were not hurt although their passports and equipment were taken.



In the meantime, the police say they have good leads and hope to make an arrest soon.