Mpumalanga police have arrested a suspected car smuggler.
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Mpumalanga police recovered a stolen vehicle when a suspect allegedly tried to smuggle it across the border into Eswatini.
According to police, a 45-year-old Eswatini citizen arrived at the Oshoek border post in a white Nissan NP200 bakkie, intending to cross the border on Wednesday around 9:00 p.m.
Police spokesman Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said officers were on duty at the border post when they detained the bakkie.
“This was followed by a search and the car was examined using SAPS electronic systems. It was then discovered that the vehicle was reportedly stolen in Boksburg in January 2022,” Mohlala said.
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“Therefore, the suspect was arrested and charged with possession of allegedly stolen property.”
Police said the arrest followed their campaign to prevent border posts from being used to smuggle vehicles.
Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lt Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela praised the policemen for the arrest.
“We will continue to prevent motor vehicle theft and make recoveries,” Manamela said.
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