The EMPD Zonkezizwe Precinct officers and Towing Unit officers recovered three reported hijacked vehicles.

The operation, in conjunction with the SAPS Benoni VCIU officers, followed on information received regarding a property used to store and dismantle hijacked vehicles.

Officers proceeded to Phaphani Street, in Extension 8, Palm Ridge.

Upon arrival, no individuals were found on the premises.

During the inspection, officers discovered a white Isuzu pickup truck parked in the backyard with false registration plates affixed to the vehicle.

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EMPD media liaison officer Katlego Mphahlele said a Symantec verification was conducted using the VIN displayed on the windscreen and the vehicle tested positive as stolen under a case registered in Seshego.

“Further inspection of the yard led to the discovery of various vehicle parts. The front section of a hijacked white Nissan Impendulo tested positive under a Springs case, while parts belonging to a hijacked Hyundai Tucson were also identified and linked to a Vosloorus case,” said Mphahlele.

All three recovered vehicles and related parts were booked in at the Aeroton SAPS Pound for safekeeping and further investigation.