The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Task Team arrested two men after officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle at the N1 South/N4 Brakfontein interchange on Thursday (6 August).

The officers, who were conducting routine patrols in the area, noticed a suspicious vehicle on the N1, reports Pretoria Rekord.

A vehicle enquiry revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen.

According to TMPD spokesperson Colonel Isaac Mahamba, officers pulled over the vehicle and then searched the vehicle and its occupants.

Mineral sent for verification

During the subsequent search officers discovered a mineral believed to be gold in the suspects’ possession.

“The [mineral was] confiscated and will be subjected to verification by the relevant authorities,” said Mahamba.

Both men were arrested and charged in connection with the possession of both the stolen vehicle and the suspected illegal mineral.

The stolen vehicle was handed over to the SAPS for further processing, while the suspected gold remains confiscated pending verification.

Mahamba said the suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

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