Smugglers tried turning a luxury SUV into a submarine but failed spectacularly. Soldiers from the 1 South African Tank Regiment joined forces with the SAPS Border Police Reaction Team to fish a pricey Ford Everest XLT out of the Limpopo River. The driver drove the ride straight into the water near Musina, hoping to cross illegally.
Cops patrolling the border spotted the aquatic attempt and raced to Malala Road to grab military backup. Darkness and murky water forced the crews to wait until sunrise before retrieving the expensive machine. Guards watched the riverbank all night to ensure nobody tried swimming back for the loot.
A private towing company helped drag the soggy SUV onto dry land the next morning. Captain Moses Semono confirmed the vehicle sat in a police pound after the operation. Checks revealed the truck was snatched from Bela-bela during the holidays and sported fake plates.
Colonel Dikgabane Herold Tladi gave props to the team for stopping the export of stolen goods. The original owner likely appreciates getting their wheels back, even if it needs a serious deep clean after sitting in the mud overnight.
Cops patrolling the border spotted the aquatic attempt and raced to Malala Road to grab military backup. Darkness and murky water forced the crews to wait until sunrise before retrieving the expensive machine. Guards watched the riverbank all night to ensure nobody tried swimming back for the loot.
A private towing company helped drag the soggy SUV onto dry land the next morning. Captain Moses Semono confirmed the vehicle sat in a police pound after the operation. Checks revealed the truck was snatched from Bela-bela during the holidays and sported fake plates.
Colonel Dikgabane Herold Tladi gave props to the team for stopping the export of stolen goods. The original owner likely appreciates getting their wheels back, even if it needs a serious deep clean after sitting in the mud overnight.
