Police caught three men who stole a Ford Ranger from South Africa. They brought it across the Limpopo River near Tshitulipasi. Bester Moyo, Admit Moyo and Freddy Mugabe took apart the truck and tried selling the parts in Beitbridge town. They burned what remained to hide their crime along a patrol road near the border. A fourth person involved has not been arrested.
The arrests happened on Independence Day as they sold vehicle parts. Chief Superintendent Melusi Ncube said police found the truck shell and some accessories. The car was taken in Boksburg on March 28 before entering Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point. The thieves moved parts using a donkey cart from their hiding spot. They were caught selling the gearbox around Easter.
The three men face vehicle theft charges at the regional court. They each paid $150 bail and will appear before Charity Maphosa on May 8. Car smuggling happens often along the border, costing the government tax money. Many vehicles come from rental companies or insurance scams where owners claim cars stolen after secretly selling them.
The arrests happened on Independence Day as they sold vehicle parts. Chief Superintendent Melusi Ncube said police found the truck shell and some accessories. The car was taken in Boksburg on March 28 before entering Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point. The thieves moved parts using a donkey cart from their hiding spot. They were caught selling the gearbox around Easter.
The three men face vehicle theft charges at the regional court. They each paid $150 bail and will appear before Charity Maphosa on May 8. Car smuggling happens often along the border, costing the government tax money. Many vehicles come from rental companies or insurance scams where owners claim cars stolen after secretly selling them.
