Police at the border to Zimbabwe have arrested a man after he attempted to gain entry into Zimbabwe with fraudulent documents.

According to Limpopo SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng, police officers were on duty at Beitbridge Port of Entry when the driver of a black BMW G70, 7 Series 2023 model, worth over R2m, wanted to pass from South Africa to Zimbabwe on December 31 at about 20:10.

“The driver, who is a foreign national, had a South African passport. Preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle is wanted by one of the banks in South Africa. The driver alleged that the real owner will be flying to South Africa on January 1, 2025.

“A 40-year-old foreign national was arrested for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle and providing the SAPS with fraudulent documents. The vehicle was seized. He will appear on January 3 in Musina Magistrate’s Court,” said Thakeng.

Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Province Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe applauded the members, who were vigilant to ensure that the suspect was brought to book to face the full might of the law.

She added that this was the result of more boots on the ground during the holiday season.