Six Mozambicans And One South African Arrested After Stolen Toyota Land Cruiser Recovered In Mpumalanga
Seven suspects have been arrested in Mataffin, near Mbombela, following a house robbery in Brondal, near White River, during which a beige Toyota Land Cruiser was stolen.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the robbery occurred on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
A joint operation involving the Ehlanzeni Anti-Hijacking Team, Provincial Tracking Team, Crime Intelligence and private security led to the recovery of the vehicle, which was found hidden in bushes along the R38 road in Lows Creek.
Further investigations led to the arrest of seven men aged between 29 and 52 on Thursday, 15 October. Police recovered the vehicle’s keys, belongings stolen from the victim and property allegedly linked to a separate burglary in Nelspruit.
Six suspects are Mozambican nationals, while one is South African. They are expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 19 October, facing charges of house robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.
Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise praised the teams for their swift response and cooperation.
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