Police caught Lucky Tshabangu driving a stolen Toyota toward the Zimbabwe border. The 34-year-old man faces charges for having the stolen vehicle and reckless driving. Officers arrested him at Mokopane after someone reported the car missing from Tshwane. The court sent him to jail and delayed his case until Monday. Tshabangu needs time to find a lawyer for his defense.
Another man also tried to take a stolen Toyota across the same border. Mikael Mlambo led police on a high-speed chase down the N1 highway. The 31-year-old driver crashed his escape attempt near the port of entry. Police discovered his grey SUV was stolen earlier from central Pretoria. The Polokwane court also held Mlambo until his Monday hearing.
Both men drove the same type of vehicle toward the Beitbridge border crossing. Police believe car thieves target these popular SUVs for smuggling across borders. Officers used intelligence tips to stop both stolen vehicles before they left South Africa. The court postponed both cases to give each man legal help. Police continue investigating these vehicle theft rings operating between cities.
Another man also tried to take a stolen Toyota across the same border. Mikael Mlambo led police on a high-speed chase down the N1 highway. The 31-year-old driver crashed his escape attempt near the port of entry. Police discovered his grey SUV was stolen earlier from central Pretoria. The Polokwane court also held Mlambo until his Monday hearing.
Both men drove the same type of vehicle toward the Beitbridge border crossing. Police believe car thieves target these popular SUVs for smuggling across borders. Officers used intelligence tips to stop both stolen vehicles before they left South Africa. The court postponed both cases to give each man legal help. Police continue investigating these vehicle theft rings operating between cities.
