Joint operation leads to major bust of illegal business operation
In a joint operation between the Middelburg SAPS and private security companies, suspects involved in an illegal diesel trade were arrested on Friday.
According to a media statement issued by the SAPS, police and security personnel were conducting their routine operations when a tip-off was received about illegal activities in the area.
The team made a follow up on the tip-off where 7 725 litres of diesel believed to be illegally traded was confiscated and two suspects aged 21 and 33 arrested.
In separate incidents during the operation, two other suspects were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and one for possession of suspected stolen vehicle.
All arrested suspects are expected to appear before Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 20 November.
Other confiscations included chrome valued at R1 320,00 according to street value. A VW Golf, two truck trailers, three generators and five batteries were also seized.
