GAUTENG – Police in Gauteng recovered two vehicles and arrested one suspect for contravention of the Second-hand Goods Act in Johannesburg earlier today, 31 January 2022.

Detectives of Provincial Vehicle Crime Investigations (VCI) together with Johannesburg Vehicle Crime Investigation (VCI) unit and SAPS reservists partnered with Tracker Connect and Fidelity Secure during an integrated operation.

The team visited car dealerships in and around JHB to address vehicle related crimes. The operation resulted in one car dealer being arrested for contravention of the Second-hand Goods Act.

Furthermore, two vehicles were recovered at another car dealership. Further investigation revealed that the engines have been tampered with.

Source: South African Police Service