Truck hijackings remain a great cause of concern for the transport industry. Criminals have become so sophisticated that they are using signal jammers, diversion tactics, infiltration teams and even planted employees to reach the truck’s assets. They have also become more professional in terms of the tactics they employ to […]
Crime
USALAMA III Operation focused on combating cross-border crime
Northern Cape: The USALAMA III Operation kicked off today at the Cross Border between South Africa and Namibia. The purpose of the operation is to mainly focus on cross border related crimes such as human and drug trafficking and undocumented migrants. Key role players involve officials from various departments namely […]
Tip-off leads to arrest of truck driver and confiscation of counterfeit goods
On Saturday, 25 June 2016, members attached to Cape Town Sea Border Patrol Unit received information about a truck destined for Cape Town, transporting counterfeit goods. Following a search of the vicinity, the truck with a refrigerated trailer, was spotted on the N1 and pulled over. The search of the […]
Hijacked truck and stolen freight recovered in Killarney and Lenasia
Soweto West Cluster: Lenasia: A 47-year old man was arrested for possession of stolen property on Gemini Street in Lenasia Ext 9. The police PIU unit were investigation a case of a Nestle Truck that was hijacked in Kempton Park on Thursday. The truck was found in Killarney and the […]
Hawks seize ephedrine in container at Durban Harbour
Members of the Hawks Drug Enforcement Bureau have made yet another breakthrough following the recovery of 140 kilograms of ephedrine. The Hawks members received information on Friday evening about the suspected drugs in a container, on a vessel which was going to dock at the at Durban harbour. Upon arrival […]





