Two Zimbabwean nationals arrested for possession of stripped state vehicle parts in Belfast

Two Zimbabwean nationals are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrate’s Court soon following their arrest after they were found in possession of stripped state vehicle parts in Belfast yesterday, 19 November 2024.

According to information, the state vehicle that belongs to the Department of Health, was parked in the hospital premises after it was allegedly involved in an accident. On Monday, 18 November 2024, the suspects pointed security personnel with firearms and tied them up. After the security guards managed to untie themselves, they realised that the vehicle was missing.

A business robbery case was registered at Belfast SAPS, and an investigation was immediately initiated which led to the arrests.