The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with other law enforcement agencies, has dealt a significant blow to transnational organised smuggling syndicates following the seizure of suspected stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep in Johannesburg. A multidisciplinary team comprising Gauteng Crime Intelligence, Interpol, Border Police City […]
A white Hyundai Mighty 4-ton truck was stolen from a residence from Westridge in Newlands West – KZN on Friday (12/06/2026). The owner discovered the vehicle missing at approximately 04:00. The truck had been parked at the residence overnight and had a full tank of fuel at the time of […]
The #SAPS in Hoedspruit, in partnership with Hoedspruit Farm Watch, achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking after arresting two suspects aged 38 and 43, found in possession of a large consignment of dagga valued at more than R1.5 million. The arrests were effected on Thursday, 11 […]
Members of the Durban Metro Police Dog Unit conducted a successful intelligence-led operation in the Illovu area following information regarding a truck and trailer allegedly linked to a theft case. While conducting patrols, officers located a truck, trailer, and two shipping containers matching the description circulated through law enforcement channels. […]
A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of suspected illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R7.5 million on the N1, Vaal Plaza on Tuesday, 02 June 2026. The Isuzu truck used to transport the goods was also seized. The suspect is expected to appear before the Parys Magistrate’s Court soon […]
The relentless implementation of #OperationShanela2 continues to deliver significant results in the fight against organised crime, with police in Hoedspruit intercepting a major consignment of dagga worth approximately R11 million and arresting three suspects linked to drug trafficking activities. The successful operation was conducted by members of Hoedspruit SAPS in […]
A coordinated operation conducted by members of the Provincial Anti-Hijacking Task Team (Ehlanzeni), Crime Intelligence, Tonga #VisiblePolicing (VISPOL), and a vehicle tracking company resulted in the successful recovery of a stolen motor vehicle on Friday, 29 May 2026. While officially on duty and executing crime prevention responsibilities, members received information […]
It comes after a group was spotted stopping trucks on the N3. They fled when police noticed them but left their bakkie behind. Officers found an ATDF-SA banner and stones inside the vehicle, which belongs to an ATDF-SA leader. He was caught when a VW Polo – with two truck […]
On Thursday 28 May 2026 at 12h30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention and Community Liaison Units Officers, successfully apprehended three (3) foreign nationals, who are between the ages of thirty-three (33) and forty-seven (47), for possession of reported hijacked trailers, possession of suspected stolen property, and contravention of […]
An intelligence-driven operation involving SAPS Crime Intelligence Head Office MDOC, SAPS Gauteng TRT, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect led to the arrest of a suspect linked to truck hijackings and various armed robberies in Gauteng and surrounding provinces. Information was received regarding a target allegedly […]
