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Media Statement
NELSPRUIT – An alleged illegal foreign national, aged 27, was arrested in Vosman during Operation Vala Umgodi on 19 April 2025. The members assigned for Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga carried out an Intelligence Driven Operation at YouthVille, Empumelelweni, Kromdraai in Vosman. The team acted swiftly on the information, and upon arrival at the place, they found three motor vehicles parked in the yard. The motor vehicles were suspected to have been stolen from different areas. Amongst the vehicles was a Nissan Navara, charcoal in colour with Gauteng registration number plates. The vehicle was reported stolen in March 2025 at Hartebeespoordam. There was also a white VW Amarok with Gauteng registration number plates, which was reported stolen in January 2025 in Boschkop and a white Mercedes Benz which was also reported stolen in April 2025 at Vanderbylpark. During the operation, six car keys, cell phones, identity documents, license disk, and VIN number stickers were confiscated, as well as dagga. The astute members also confiscated about 41 units of crack cocaine abandoned in the premises. The suspect was charged for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle as well as for Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, and is expected to appear at the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has welcomed the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the vehicles and this developments could resolve other outstanding cases where vehicles were reportedly stolen.
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