NELSPRUIT - A possible vehicle Cross Border thief decided to abandon a stolen vehicle at Oshoek Port of Entry due to the fear of high alert of SAPS Port of Entry members.

The possible trafficker abandoned a Beige Toyota Hilux 2022 model stolen in Rustenburg this month February 2023.

Members who are operating in the Port of Entry noticed a vehicle which was left unattended on the boarder post's parking lot. Investigation on the vehicle revealed that the vehicle which was fitted with false registration plates was stolen.

The vehicle was seized and further investigation will be conducted which might lead to the arrest of the possible suspect.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela was delighted that the presence of the SAPS members at Port of Entries played a major role in the recovery of the stolen vehicle.

Source: South African Police Service