WESTERN CAPE – Rapid response by the Cape Town K9 unit resulted in the recovery of liquor worth R2 117 500-00. A truck transporting liquor was hijacked in Mfuleni yesterday, 26 October 2022. The K9 unit instantly tracked the stolen truck to 5th Avenue, Montague Gardens. Upon arrival, the members spotted an unknown male offloading the container with a forklift. There was also a black jeep parked in the premises which matched the description of one that was reported stolen in Milnerton. The vehicle had a big bolt cutter on the front passenger floor. The members seized the stolen truck, as well as the jeep and 1540 cases of liquor.

A 43-year-old male was arrested and will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s court, once he has been charged.

Source: South African Police Service