The task team deployed in Emanguzi continues to deal decisively with those involved with cross border crimes north of KwaZulu-Natal.
In the past few weeks, police arrested five vehicle smugglers and recovered 20 vehicles of different makes, that include 11 bakkies, seven SUV’s, a minibus and a sedan during separate intelligence-driven operations.
Investigation reveals that the recovered vehicles were stolen in and around Durban Central, Durban North, Westville, Chatsworth, Pinetown, and Umhlali.
In the latest takedown, the team followed up on information they obtain on a vehicle destined to cross the Kosi Bay border. The vehicle was successfully intercepted on Monday, 09 June 2025 leading to the arrest of one suspect who was found in possession of various fraudulent documents to cross the border.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect may be linked to vehicle insurance fraud; investigations remain ongoing.
A national intervention was established involving SAPS members from various disciplines that include crime intelligence, pro-active and reactive policing units, and detectives to prevent and combat cross border crimes along the northern border of KZN.
These identified cross-border crimes include, among others; theft of motor vehicles, house robberies, business robberies, hijacking of vehicles, murder, and attempted murder.