Alleged stolen bakkie hidden in ‘snacks’ on trailer recovered in Limpopo

The bakkie was allegedly stolen in Gauteng and was en route to Zimbabwe.

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According to information received by a source, a member of the department of transport’s Limpopo Anti Fraud and Corruption unit received information early on Wednesday morning that a bakkie towing a trailer with a possible stolen vehicle on it was approaching Polokwane from Gauteng, reports Bosveld Review.

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Assistance was requested from members of the department of transport, the source, SAPS and SPS Security, and the suspected vehicle was stopped and searched.

A Ford Ranger covered with three layers of snacks was recovered, and four suspects were arrested in Westenburg, just outside Polokwane.