Two foreign nationals arrested for alleged possession of stolen vehicles on Christmas Day in Kruger National Park
Both vehicles were reported stolen.
Two Mozambican nationals, aged 25 and 43, were arrested for possession of stolen vehicles in the Kruger National Park on Christmas Day.
A Mpumalanga provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, said, “They entered the park via Numbi Gate on the suspicion of avoiding police operations on the N4, and possibly aimed at exiting the park either via Malelane or Komatipoort gates.”
Mohlala said a tracking company of one of the vehicles alerted the police.
“Both Toyota Hiluxes extended-cabs were reported stolen in Delmas and Daveyton this month. The stolen vehicles were already fitted with false registration plates when they were found,” he said.
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The suspects are expected to make their first court appearance for possession of stolen vehicles on Wednesday December 28.
Mohlala said the police cannot rule out the possibility of adding other charges as the investigation continues.
The Mpumalanga police commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, hailed the arrest and assured the safety of patrons in national parks
“Our members are deployed in all the corners of the province. Tourists’ and locals’ safety will remain our top priority,” said Manamela.
