Provincial Commissioner welcomes the arrest of a foreign national for possession of suspected stolen BMW and fraud when trying to pass Beitbridge Port of Entry

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

POLOKWANE – Members were on duty at Beitbridge Port of Entry when the driver of a black BMW G70, 7 Series of 2023 worth over R2 million wanted to pass from South Africa to Zimbabwe on the 31 December 2024 at about 20:10.

The driver who is a foreign national, had a South African passport. Preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle is wanted by one of the banks in South Africa. The driver alleged that the real owner will be flying to South Africa on the 01 January 2025.

A 40-year-old foreign national was arrested for possession of suspected stolen vehicle and providing the SAPS with fraudulent documents. The vehicle was seized. He will appear on the 03 January 2025 in Musina Magistrate Court.

Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Province, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the members who were vigilant to ensure that the suspect was brought to book to face the full might of the law. She added that it’s the results of more boots on the ground during Festive Season.
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