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 regarding a vehicle that had been stolen in Kabokweni. Further intelligence indicated that the vehicle was being driven in the Kamhlushwa area.
Acting on the information received, the multidisciplinary team operationalised the intelligence and conducted follow-up investigations in Kamhlushwa village. The vehicle was subsequently located and recovered.
Upon inspection, it was discovered that the suspect had attempted to conceal the identity of the vehicle by painting the wheels and removing the registration number plates.
The recovered vehicle is a white Hyundai H100. The suspect was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle in Kabokweni and possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle in Kamhlushwa. He is expected to appear in court on Monday, 01 June 2026.
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