A 40-year-old Zimbabwean national is expected to appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, following his arrest for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle and a fraudulent document at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in the Vhembe District.

The suspect was arrested on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at approximately 14:00 by members deployed at the port of entry. The members were conducting vehicle profiling and searches at the departure checkpoint when they intercepted a white Toyota Hilux.

Further checks conducted on the vehicle raised suspicions regarding its legitimacy, while a document allegedly presented in connection with the vehicle was found to be fraudulent.

The vehicle, valued at approximately R36 000, was seized and towed to the Musina police vehicle pound for further investigation.

A case docket has been opened for possession of a fraudulent document and possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.

Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, commended the members for their continued vigilance and thorough profiling of vehicles at ports of entry.

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