Police arrest 38-year -old male suspect for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle bound for Zimbabwe

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE – In a successful joint operation, the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad and the Waterberg Flying Squad arrested a 38-year-old male suspect for the possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle on Sunday, 14 July 2024, at about 13:00

The vigilant police officers were conducting routine patrols along the N1 South public road when they received a tip-off regarding a silver Mercedes Benz that had allegedly been hijacked in Pretoria West. The vehicle was believed to be enroute to Zimbabwe for smuggling purposes.

Acting swiftly on the information, they located and intercepted the vehicle at the Sasol Zebediela filling station. The 38-year-old driver failed to produce the ownership documents for the motor vehicle, leading to his immediate arrest on the scene for the possession of a suspected stolen vehicle.

The suspect is set to appear before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court shortly to face a charge of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.

Police investigations are continuing.

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