DURBAN – A multi-disciplinary operation was carried out yesterday, 20 June 2021, in different areas in Vryheid. The team was following up on information regarding vehicles that were stolen at Gluckstadt and Vryheid.

The information led police to Zwelisha in Gluckstadt where a bakkie was found hidden in the bushes. The suspect disappeared into the bushes when he saw police approaching. The police officers proceeded to Inyala Street in Vryheid where a bakkie was recovered. Both vehicles were stolen in Gluckstadt in 2015 and 2020.

The third bakkie was also recovered in Vryheid. It was established that the vehicle was stolen in Boschkop during March 2017. The suspects are still being sought by police.

Source: South African Police Service