Limpopo Police intercept smuggling of Toyota Prado into Zimbabwe

Police say they have intercepted the smuggling of a R900 000 vehicle into Zimbabwe on the R37 road near Lebowakgomo in Limpopo.

A suspect has been arrested for the alleged possession of the vehicle. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Pretoria on Monday.

It is believed that it belongs to a well-known soccer player.

Police Spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect is expected to appear before the Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

According to reports, police stopped the vehicle along R 37 from the direction of Lebowakgomo and upon searching it, the driver, who is a South African, was unable to produce valid documents.

He was apprehended on the spot for the position of presumed stolen motor vehicle.

The police established that the vehicle, a white Toyota Prado valued at R900 000, was reported stolen.

#sapsLIM Members of Limpopo SAPS Provincial Anti-Smuggling Task Team arrested a 32-year-old man, on 08/08 for possession of presumed stolen motor vehicle, following a tip-off about a stolen vehicle that was in the process of being smuggled out of the country to Zimbabwe through… pic.twitter.com/vf6FCR93zQ

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 10, 2024