“Upon arrival, the members spotted an unknown male offloading the container with a forklift. There was also a black Jeep parked on the premises which matched the description of one that was reported stolen in Milnerton.”
Gwala said a large bolt cutter was discovered on the floor of the Jeep.
“The members seized the stolen truck, as well as the Jeep and 1,540 cases of liquor.
“A 43-year-old Chinese male was arrested and will appear in the Blue Downs magistrate’s court once he has been charged.”
TimesLIVE
Hunt for hijacked truck leads police to forklift driver offloading booze worth R2m
Image: SAPS
A man found using a forklift to offload alcohol worth R2.1m from a hijacked truck was arrested by police who managed to trace the missing vehicle in Cape Town.
Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala said the truck, transporting a cargo of liquor, was hijacked in Mfuleni on Wednesday.
The police K9 unit quickly traced the truck to 5th Avenue in Montague Gardens.
Armed trio ‘hijack’ tanker to steal fuel
“Upon arrival, the members spotted an unknown male offloading the container with a forklift. There was also a black Jeep parked on the premises which matched the description of one that was reported stolen in Milnerton.”
Gwala said a large bolt cutter was discovered on the floor of the Jeep.
“The members seized the stolen truck, as well as the Jeep and 1,540 cases of liquor.
“A 43-year-old Chinese male was arrested and will appear in the Blue Downs magistrate’s court once he has been charged.”
TimesLIVE
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending
Related articles
Latest Videos