Five arrested, 20 cars recovered in suspected cross-border smuggling
Five vehicle smugglers remain in custody after a police operation discovered 20 vehicles, of different makes, destined to cross the Kosi Bay border.
IN the past few weeks, police arrested five vehicle smugglers and recovered 20 vehicles of different makes. The vehicles were reportedly stolen or hijacked in and around Durban Central, Durban North, Westville, Chatsworth, Pinetown, and Umhlali.
SAPS spokesperson Lt Col Amanda van Wyk added that the vehicles included 11 bakkies, seven SUVs, a minibus and a sedan, all uncovered during separate intelligence-driven operations.
“In the latest takedown, the team followed up on information they obtained on a vehicle destined to cross the Kosi Bay border. The vehicle was successfully intercepted on Monday, June 9, leading to the arrest of one suspect who was found in possession of various fraudulent documents to cross the border.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect may be linked to vehicle insurance fraud; investigations remain ongoing.”
She assured that the task team deployed in Manguzi continues to deal decisively with those involved with cross border crimes north of KwaZulu-Natal. The suspects will appear in court soon.
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