Private security companies working together in Mbombela intercepted a red Mazda 3 allegedly used in the commission of a theft and handed the driver over to police on October 12.
The incident occurred in Roodt Street, Mbombela, where the driver, who was alone in the vehicle, claimed to be an Uber driver.

Camera network triggers joint response

The interception followed an alert from an automatic number plate recognition camera system managed by Naspoti Security Solutions.

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The system flagged the vehicle after it was allegedly linked to an active theft investigation.
Fidelity ADT Lowveld, Divergent Ops, ACS Spartan and Taysec Security responded to the alert and mobilised to locate the vehicle.

According to the security companies, effective communication and co-ordinated teamwork enabled them to intercept the vehicle within minutes of the alert.

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Investigation handed over to police

The driver and vehicle were subsequently handed over to the police at the Nelspruit Police Station for further investigation.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo initially said he was unaware of the incident but would check with Nelspruit police. He later confirmed that the station had no record of such a case.

The circumstances surrounding the incident and the driver’s possible involvement are still being determined.

*This article was amended after publication. Lowvelder initially reported that the vehicle had allegedly been stolen. Reliable sources have since informed the publication that this was incorrect and that the vehicle was allegedly used in a theft.