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 […]
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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 […]
Upington Border police confiscate dagga and illicit cigarettes
The swift response by members of Upington Border Police led to the confiscation of a large amount of dagga which was en route to Upington on Thursday, 5 September 2024. The members reacted to information about a Toyota bakkie that was allegedly transporting drugs. The vehicle was intercepted a few […]
Lesotho Nationals found in possession of concealed South African currency worth R1 480 050.00 at Qashasnek port of entry
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the latest interception by the Junior Border Guards at Qashasnek port of entry on 25 June 2024, where five travellers were found in possession of huge amount of money concealed in black plastic bags. During a joint […]