A hijacked truck and stock valued at R1.2 million was recovered in Ga-Rankuwa Industrial Zone 15 after being hijacked in Mooinooi, North West.
According to a police statement, the operation was led by members of Garankuwa SAPS, Gauteng Highway Patrol, Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT NC), Tshenolo P.I., Rentrak, and the LCRC Garankuwa, acting on intelligence about the hijacking.
“The truck was taken in Mooinooi by suspects driving vehicles resembling those of security service providers,” said a police spokesperson. “After the hijacking, the truck was driven into Gauteng and eventually tracked to a warehouse in Ga-Rankuwa Industrial Zone 15.”
Upon arrival at the warehouse, officers found the truck parked inside a panel beating and body shop facility. Inside, they arrested four suspects and recovered some of the stolen poultry and meats.
“These suspects had been using customer vehicles, initially brought in for repairs, to off-load and distribute the stolen stock,” police added.
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The suspects were charged with possession of the hijacked truck and stolen goods. The truck and the vehicles used in the operation were seized and taken to Ga-Rankuwa SAPS for further investigation.
The police commended the teamwork and swift action of the involved units, which resulted in the recovery of the stolen goods and the apprehension of the suspects. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the suspects are linked to other hijacking incidents.
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