Limpopo police continue to clamp down on illegal smuggling activities across the province, targeting hotspots known for illicit trade and smuggling activities.
During the Anti- Smuggling operation, which took place in the early hours of Friday, 23 February 2025 the members of the Provincial Tracking team in collaboration with private security companies arrested a 33-year-old South African male suspect and seized a bakkie valued at over a million rand.
The vehicle was intercepted in Polokwane enroute to be smuggled into Zimbabwe through the Beitbrige border post. The suspect was arrested following a high speed car chase.
The recovered motor vehicle was reported stolen on Wednesday, 21 February in Alberton, Gauteng province.
The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe is impressed with the successes achieved by members of this operational team and the great partnership with our private sector.
The suspect is expected to appear before Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday 26 Magistrate’s Court facing a charge of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle.
Police investigations continue.