In a operation involving Sunnyside SAPS, SAPS RRPU, Gauteng Traffic Wardens and STT (NC), TSHENOLO P.I, Old East Community Forum, and private security companies, law enforcement officers acted on information about four males impersonating fire extinguisher inspectors. The suspects were exposed when a legitimate fire extinguisher company arrived to exchange […]
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26 Tons of Soda Ash stolen in Maydon Wharf
The Man Truck (pictured) with registration plates JT 35CW GP is sought after on SAPS Maydon Wharf Cas No. 501/03/2025 for Theft of Soda Ash valued at R800 000. Two trailers with registration plates CJ.93DW GP & CJ 93DT GP are also sought after 26 tons of the Soda Ash […]
Hawks execute successful operation at Crown Mines warehouse and Dragon City mall
Members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) in Head Office Pretoria and Gauteng Provincial SCCI together with Vispol and Border police all based in Johannesburg as well as Brand Holders in Gauteng have successfully executed a search and seizure operation today, 17 March 2025 in Johannesburg Crown Mines […]
Trio nabbed for business robbery and possession of a suspected stolen TLB
The police in Limpopo have arrested three suspects in connection with a business robbery and possession of a suspected stolen TLB (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe) following swift response by law enforcement officers in the Malipsdrift policing area, under the Capricorn District. On Sunday, 02 March 2025, at approximately 22:34, an off-duty police officer […]
Stolen truck and trailer recovered between Boksburg and the West Rand
The Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT) in the Western and Central corridor and the SAPS CIT members responded to VumaCam about a vehicle that was wanted for a sought stolen trailer from the owner traveling from Boksburg to the West Rand. The officials successfully stopped the truck and the driver was […]
Computer Boxes Valued R400 000 Stolen By Mechanic at a Trucking Company in Verulam – KZN
A mechanic employed by a trucking company for just over a week stole computer boxes from four Mercedes Benz Axors and fled. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was contacted by the company (details withheld) seeking assistance in locating the suspect who fled after stripping the boxes from the trucks. All […]
Drivers cautioned against offering lifts to hitchhikers
The police would like to caution the public against hitch-hiking or giving lifts to hitch-hikers as this may result in crimes such as robberies or putting the lives of those engaged in the practice at risk. This warning stems from an increase in robberies reported in the Recently Kinross Policing […]
Two suspects are set to appear in court for tampering and damaging essential infrastructure
On Thursday, 05 December 2024, at about 11:30, information was received and operationalised regarding a person who had made arrangements with a logistics company to transport steel from Nelspruit to Germiston. Particulars of the truck were forwarded to the investigating officer. Nelspruit based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Fidelity Security, Flying […]
Two Chinese nationals to appear before court for possession of precious metals and unlicensed firearms
Two Chinese nationals aged 26 and 33 are expected to appear before the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court today, 04 December 2024 on charges of possession of precious metals and unlicensed firearms. The duo was arrested on Monday night at about 23:00 when two Sergeants of SAPS Tarlton Rural Safety Unit were […]
truck transporting counterfeit goods worth R2.1 million from Mozambique intercepted by Hawks
In the early hours of Friday, 27 September 2024, a coordinated intelligence led operation was successfully executed by the Johannesburg Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) in collaboration with the Gauteng Highway Patrol. This followed information received about a truck transporting counterfeit goods from Mozambique, the team swiftly moved to the […]