On Monday 19 January 2026, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention with the Community Liaison Unit (CLU) Officers, recovered three (3) reported robbed trucks, in Boksburg area.
While patrolling the Benoni area, Officers of the Intervention Unit received information regarding three reported hijacked trucks, a white Frontliner, a red Frontliner and a white Howo. Officers swiftly responded and recovered the first two trucks on Barry Marais Road, where they were found them idling with no occupants inside.
With the assistance of CLU Officers, the third truck was recovered not far from the initial crime scene. The truck’s trailer had been unhooked that was found carrying copper plates, valued at approximately four million rands.
All three recovered vehicles were taken to Van Rhyn Deep South African Police Service (SAPS) pound for safekeeping.
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Three hijacked trucks were recovered in the Boksburg areahttps://t.co/Sj9NbW7D8v#ArriveAlive #RoadSafety @City_Ekurhuleni pic.twitter.com/cfXj0Ky5d4
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 20, 2026
