Two suspects aged between 53 and 38-year-old have been arrested for suspected stolen tyres found in their possession on the N1 during a stop and search operation in two separate incidents.
On Thursday , 10 February 2022 at about 08:00 in the morning, the members of Kroonstad high way patrol, Sergeant Serame Malebo and Constable Mvula Ntema were conducting a stop and search operation on the N1 towards the off-ramp leading to Ultra City.
The members took note of a suspicious white bakkie (Nissan NP 200) that was moving at a slow pace. They further went and stopped it only to find it was loaded with 6 heavy truck tyres. Upon questioning the driver, the members requested for proof of purchase or any documentation as evidence that they were bought and the suspect could not produce any.
The 53-year-old suspect was taken to the police station for further questioning, which is where he confessed that he was hired to load the tyres at Ventersburg and deliver them to Johannesburg.
The suspect has been arrested and will be charged for possession of suspected stolen property. He will appear at Kroonstad Magistrates Court Friday 11 February 2022.
On the Friday, 11 February 2022, at around 07:00 in the morning Constable Madibola Molatedi was working on the N1 highway when he realized a white suspicious Nissan truck.
The truck took an off-ramp towards Shell Ultra City just before reaching where they had stopped. The member followed the car and stopped it. Upon searching the vehicle, he realized it was loaded with 6 heavy truck tyres and 6 boxes loaded with Simba snacks.
The suspect was taken to the police station for further question, which is where he could not account for the items found in his possession.
The tyres are estimated to be the value of R69 000.00 on both incidents.
The 38-year-old has been arrested and will be charged for possession of suspected stolen property. He will be appearing at Kroonstad Magistrates Court on Monday, 14 February 2022.
