Two suspected vehicle smugglers posing as tourists have been arrested in Kruger National Park.
- Two suspected vehicle smugglers posing as tourists were arrested in Kruger National Park on Christmas Day.
- The arrests come after the two were found in possession of two vehicles that were reported stolen in Delmas and Daveyton earlier this month.
- They are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Two suspected vehicle smugglers posing as tourists were arrested in Kruger National Park on Christmas Day.
The suspects, aged 25 and 43, both Mozambican nationals, were arrested after being found in possession of stolen vehicles.
Mpumalanga Police spokesman Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said both vehicles, which had fake number plates, were believed to have been reported stolen in Delmas and Daveyton in December.
Mohlala said that in an attempt to avoid the police operation on the N4, the suspects had opted for the “holidayers” route by entering the Kruger National Park through the Numbi Gate, only to exit through the Malelane or Komatipoort gates. .
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They had decided to spend time at the Afsaal picnic area, Mohlala said.
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Unknowingly, a tracker had already picked up the signal from one of the vehicles. The tracker alerted police and SanParks security personnel, who intercepted one of the vehicles.
The sole suspect later revealed that there was a second stolen vehicle at the picnic area, leading to the arrest of the second person, Mohlala said.
The two are expected to appear in court on Wednesday for possession of stolen vehicles.
Mohlala said they couldn’t rule out the possibility of other charges being added.
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