Four men were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property in Mabopane on Saturday.
Mabopane SAPS spokesperson Captain Rhenieth Motlana said the police were tipped-off and their investigation led to a storage facility where the stolen items were recovered.
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On Saturday around 18:30, members proceeded to block N industrial site where they found an Isuzu and Kia trucks carrying electrical appliances.
Motlana said sealed boxes were scattered around the yard.
“The quick response by Mabopane SAPS flexi-group led to the recovery of the property and the arrest of four men at the scene,” she said.
“A preliminary investigation uncovered that one truck had been hijacked in Akasia.”
Motlana said a case of possession of suspected stolen property was open.
“The police will be out in numbers this festive season, upholding our commitment to serve and protect, and adopting a zero-tolerance approach to criminality.”
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