Search reveals vehicle full of counterfeit USD and SA rands, Louis Trichardt

South African Police Service

Search reveals vehicle full of counterfeit USD and SA rands, Louis Trichardt
Search reveals vehicle full of counterfeit USD and SA rands, Louis Trichardt. Photo: SAPS

The Police in Limpopo are continuing to make positive inroads in the fight against Trio and other serious crimes, through the ongoing joint operations in all the Clusters.

In Makhado outside Thohoyandou, a 40 year old man was arrested for possession of counterfeit money at the local filling station following a tip off from members of the community about a vehicle which was carrying the alleged counterfeit money from Madombidzha village to Makhado town.

A swift reaction by the Police, led to the car being spotted and searched. The counterfeit money amounting to R179,200,00 and USD 149,300,00 was recovered. The Mercedes Benz vehicle which was used by this suspect was also confiscated.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has commended the Saps members and other role players who participated during these operations on the job well done.

The Police investigations are still continuing.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service