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The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
Limpopo police nab man with stolen SUV linked to smuggling operation
Members of the Provincial Flying Squad in Limpopo have apprehended a 31-year-old man found in possession of a stolen vehicle. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said that on May 16, while conducting routine patrols, the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad received a tip-off about a grey Toyota Cross SUV that had been stolen in Pretoria Central, Gauteng, earlier this month. He stated that the stolen SUV was suspected to be en route to Zimbabwe for smuggling, travelling at high speed along the N1 South. Police launched a targeted operation and eventually located the vehicle outside Polokwane. When officers tried to stop it, the driver sped off, resulting in a high-speed pursuit. 'A car chase ensued until the vehicle was intercepted at Nirvana robots. It was searched, and police suddenly discovered a damaged tracking device removed from the vehicle.' Mashaba added that the 31-year-old suspect failed to produce valid documentation proving ownership of the vehicle when stopped by officers. 'He was immediately arrested on the spot for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle,' he confirmed. Mashaba further stated that the suspect is set to make a formal court appearance at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on May 19, where the charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle will be formally presented. 'Authorities will seek to ensure that due legal process is followed as the investigation continues, and the court will determine the next steps regarding bail and further proceedings.' He said. Meanwhile, the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has praised the police for the recovery of the stolen vehicle and urged them to continue in their concerted efforts to deal with cross-border crimes. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
19-05-2025
- IOL News
Limpopo police nab man with stolen SUV linked to smuggling operation
Members of the Provincial Flying Squad in Limpopo have apprehended a 31-year-old man found in possession of a stolen vehicle. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said that on May 16, while conducting routine patrols, the Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad received a tip-off about a grey Toyota Cross SUV that had been stolen in Pretoria Central, Gauteng, earlier this month. He stated that the stolen SUV was suspected to be en route to Zimbabwe for smuggling, travelling at high speed along the N1 South. Police launched a targeted operation and eventually located the vehicle outside Polokwane. When officers tried to stop it, the driver sped off, resulting in a high-speed pursuit. 'A car chase ensued until the vehicle was intercepted at Nirvana robots. It was searched, and police suddenly discovered a damaged tracking device removed from the vehicle.' Mashaba added that the 31-year-old suspect failed to produce valid documentation proving ownership of the vehicle when stopped by officers. 'He was immediately arrested on the spot for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle,' he confirmed. Mashaba further stated that the suspect is set to make a formal court appearance at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on May 19, where the charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle will be formally presented. 'Authorities will seek to ensure that due legal process is followed as the investigation continues, and the court will determine the next steps regarding bail and further proceedings.' He said. Meanwhile, the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has praised the police for the recovery of the stolen vehicle and urged them to continue in their concerted efforts to deal with cross-border crimes. The Star
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- The Citizen
Vehicle reported stolen in Pretoria retrieved from smugglers
A vehicle reported stolen in Pretoria Central was recovered on May 16 from suspected smugglers. According to police, a 31-year-old man was arrested for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle after he was arrested following a high-speed pursuit. Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said members of the Provincial Flying Squad were busy conducting routine patrol duties when they received intelligence about a Grey Toyota Cross SUV reportedly stolen in May in the Pretoria Central precinct. 'The vehicle was travelling at a high speed along the N1 South public road and was allegedly destined to be smuggled to Zimbabwe,' Mashaba said. He said the vehicle was spotted outside Polokwane, and an effort to stop it proved fruitless. 'A car chase ensued until the vehicle was then intercepted in Nirvana. It was searched, and police discovered a damaged tracking device removed from the vehicle.' Mashaba said the 31-year-old suspect was asked to produce the authentic documentation of the ownership of the vehicle. When he failed to do so, he was immediately placed under arrest for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. The provincial commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, praised the police for the recovery of the vehicle and urged them to continue their concerted efforts to deal with cross-border crimes. The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on May 19. Police investigations are continuing. ALSO READ: EMS mitigates fire risk in Plastic, Cemetery View as winter cold starts to bite Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
