Police in Mpumalanga have seized dagga worth R4.7 Million on the N12 in Delmas. Through information received from intelligence and the Trilateral Planning Cell (TPC), police pounced on a truck carrying the consignment of dagga. Information received is that the truck was travelling from Eswatini with drugs towards Johannesburg. Joint […]
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EMPD Equestrian Unit officers recover hijacked delivery truck in the Daveyton area
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Equestrian unit Officers, recovered a reported hijacked truck. Following on information about an abounded vehicle, Officers proceeded to Kagabo street, where a white Peugeot Boxer was found abounded. Further investigations revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen from Daveyton. No suspects have been arrested […]
Hijacked truck recovered in Mlazi
Earlier today, a truck was hijacked on the M4 Southern Freeway. Thanks to the swift action of our dedicated Durban Metro Police Service south freeway patrollers, the vehicle has been successfully recovered in Mlazi K-Section. We commend the outstanding efforts of our team on the ground for their vigilance and […]
Police recover illicit cigarettes worth thousands of rands near a farm in Zebediela
On Friday 04 October 2024, police received a report regarding an abandoned vehicle, a white Ford Ranger, near a farm in Zebediela. Upon arrival, officers discovered the vehicle loaded with illicit cigarettes worth an estimated street value of over R1000-00. Two unidentified suspects, believed to be foreign nationals, fled the […]
Five suspect arrested for hijackings in the Gauteng area
Members of Klipgat SAPS, LCRC Crime Intelligence, Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT Northern Corridor, Gauteng Traffic Police, and Tshenolo PI received information about a group of five males involved in robberies, scams, and hijacking motor vehicles and trucks. Acting on a tip-off about an upcoming hijacking, the team operationalised the information. […]
Stolen truck and vehicles recovered in Waterkloof
The Gauteng Traffic Wardens Northern Corridor (STT), in collaboration with members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and AT Crime Prevention, recovered a vehicle and truck reportedly stolen in Waterkloof. The car was found being stripped at a scrapyard in Saulsville. In a separate incident, another vehicle was stopped in Brooklyn […]
Operation Phakisa remains steadfast in protecting the coastal environment from illegal activities in the Namakwa District
An integrated multi-disciplinary intelligence driven operation dubbed Operation Phakisa, which means “hurry up,” was executed in the Namakwa District from Thursday, 26 September 2024 to Sunday, 29 September 2024 in Kleinzee, Groenrivier, Port Nolloth, Hondeklip Bay and Alexander Bay. The maritime operations were jointly executed by the Department of Forestry, […]
truck transporting counterfeit goods worth R2.1 million from Mozambique intercepted by Hawks
In the early hours of Friday, 27 September 2024, a coordinated intelligence led operation was successfully executed by the Johannesburg Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) in collaboration with the Gauteng Highway Patrol. This followed information received about a truck transporting counterfeit goods from Mozambique, the team swiftly moved to the […]
Alleged truck hijacker arrested in Klerksdorp
The attentive behaviour of Stilfontein K9 Unit members on patrol, led to the apprehension of a suspect, who is allegedly involved in truck hijackings. Initial reports indicated that on Saturday afternoon, 28 September 2024, members saw that an Isuzu Truck was losing its cargo, which consisted of a variety of […]
Vala Umgodi team apprehends zama zamas in Bojanala
A multi-disciplinary Vala Umgodi team apprehended 21 suspected illegal miners in Bojanala Platinum District on Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 September 2024, for contravention of section (49) (1) (a) of Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002). The suspects, aged between 20 and 56, were nabbed in Tlhatlaganyane, Witrandjie, […]