A joint operation by members of the SAPS which was carried out at Umzinyathi Cluster and surrounding areas from 4 June 2018 until 10 June 2018, yielded positive results when a total of 24 vehicles were recovered. The vehicles were recovered in Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Umsinga, Greytown, Muden and surrounding areas.
These operations will continue throughout the province as police put in measures to curb the theft and carjacking of vehicles. An appeal is once more made to our communities, panel beating businesses and scrap yards not to support these criminals by buying stolen vehicles and parts. This is fueling vehicle-related crimes and contributing to the deaths of innocent citizens in the process.