It is believed that the driver was intending to cross the border to Mozambique with the stolen car. The incident occurred in the afternoon of Saturday.
According to reports, the police at the border were busy with their duties when they noticed a suspicious white One Turner Truck with Mozambican registration number plate fully loaded with traditional brooms. 
“The members became concerned and were convinced that there might be something sinister about the truck. The driver was not available and members got information that he had gone to SARS offices to complete certain documents required when crossing the border with goods,” Colonel Donald Mdhluli said in a statement. 
The police then went to look for him at SARS offices but they could not find him and they began searching the truck. Whilst removing the traditional brooms, the police discovered a white Ford Ranger with false registration number plate. Upon further probe, police found that the vehicle was reported stolen at a garage in Sandton (Gauteng) on 30 November 2020.
