Another weekend, another million Rands worth of vehicles, illicit cigarettes and livestock recovered by the South African soldiers. Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, through its deployed forces, namely 1 South African Tank Regiment, continues to defend the Sovereignty and Intergrity of the Republic of South Africa to the best of its […]
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Interprovincial cross border high density operations in the Joe Gqabi District
The participation of SAPS members in the Joe Gqabi District in the interprovincial cross border high density operations yielded significant successes over a three day period from 24-26 February 2026. The operations were held simultaneously in the Eastern, Western, Northern and Free State provinces. Police from the various specialized units […]
Major drug find on a truck at the Weighbridge on the N1 road near Beaufort West
Efforts by members attached to the Central Karoo Flying Squad and K9 units in the fight against the illegal distribution of drugs in local communities and to put the offenders of the law behind bars, yielded positive results when they confiscated large quantities of drugs. On Friday morning, 27 February […]
Trailers missing after a truck hijacking on the N3 Westmead off-ramp, Durban-bound in KwaZulu-Natal
Trailers loaded with assorted goods are being sought following a truck hijacking that occurred at approximately 22:00 yesterday (Wednesday) on the N3 Westmead off-ramp, Durban-bound in KwaZulu-Natal. The truck was later recovered in the Umbilo area, while the trailers remain missing. According to available information, suspects hijacked the truck before […]
Theft Of Truck: Dawncrest – KZN
A white Hyundai EX8 truck was reported stolen from a residential property in Dawncrest – KZN after suspects allegedly forced entry by derailing a gate before fleeing with the vehicle this morning (Friday). The incident occurred at a property on Nightingale Circle. The owner was alerted of the theft by […]
Suspects arrested and stolen trailers recovered
A multi-provincial operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) has dealt a significant blow to an organised criminal network following the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of two stolen trailers and part of a high-value copper consignment taken during a violent armed robbery at a Truck Stop, […]
Suspects arrested from a group allegedly involved in theft from local farms and nearby mines, Middelburg
Members of the Middelburg Flying Squad and Farm Patrol Securities acted swiftly on information received regarding a group allegedly involved in theft from local farms and nearby mines. On 12 February 2026 at approximately 06:00, members operationalised the information and spotted a white Kia pickup with a canopy travelling along […]
Light delivery vehicle found to be overloaded by 710kg and conveying 10 passengers and materials
While conducting operations focused on overloading control, driver and vehicle fitness, as well as reckless and negligent driving, the Gauteng Traffic Police found a Light Delivery Vehicle along the R25 public road at Witfontein (Certilite Station). The vehicle was found to be overloaded by 710kg and was conveying 10 passengers […]
Suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen property
Members from the Middelburg Flying Squad unit, Tracking Company, and Belfast Police arrested two suspects for possession of suspected stolen property on 29 January 2026 at about 16:00 The Police members received information about a stolen truck with a Mozambican registration number, which was robbed from the owner at Elsburg […]
Chinese nationals arrested for the illegal possession of Eskom cables
A group of Chinese nationals is appearing in the Lutzville Magistrate’s Court today, following a major takedown by Lutzville SAPS members on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The members received a tip-off about a truck loading copper cables at Piksteel Street, Koekenaap. The truck was allegedly going to offload in Gqeberha, […]










