Police confiscate stolen motorcycles and parts on N4, make several arrests
Swift response from the police prevented stolen motorcycles and parts from being smuggled into Mozambique.
The police seized more than three motorbikes and arrested five men in total on the N4, who had allegedly been trying to smuggle them into Mozambique on March 12. A provincial police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala, said, “The police received information about a white Toyota Quantum minibus with Free State registration plates. The minibus taxi was carrying suspected stolen items while en route to Mozambique on the N4. The said vehicle, which was occupied by commuters, was spotted by our members between KaNyamazane and Matsulu travelling in the direction of Malalane.
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“The minibus was stopped and a search was conducted on it and a trailer it was pulling as well, and items suspected to have been stolen were discovered. These properties include, among others, motorbikes as well as some motorcycle parts wrapped in black plastic bags. Three commuters informed the police that they were the owners of the bags,” Mohlala said.
These three suspects were arrested and charged with possession of stolen goods. On the same day, Mohlala said the police were conducting their routine duties in Kaapmuiden when they received information about a certain white Isuzu bakkie with KwaZulu-Natal number plates, which was allegedly carrying suspected stolen items on its way to Mozambique. 
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“The police spotted the bakkie next to Nkomazi Toll Plaza with two occupants, and it was stopped and searched. Motorcycle parts that were wrapped in black plastic bags were found. The driver and the passenger were arrested and charged for possession of suspected stolen properties,” he said.
The bakkie was confiscated, too, as it was used in the commission of crime. The police further established that the goods were from Johannesburg and were destined for Mozambique. All five suspects will appear in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday March 14.
