Online Reporter
Jonisayi Maromo
JOHANNESBURG. — Police in Limpopo intercepted and recovered a stolen Toyota Prado VX, valued at R1.2 million, and arrested a 22-year-old man.
The man was allegedly heading towards the border, attempting to smuggle the stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe.
“The operation was conducted on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, involving the Limpopo tracking team, Limpopo provincial investigating unit, working alongside external law enforcement, Tshimollo Security and Investigation Shadow Secure security,” said provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
Intelligence information was received about a stolen Toyota Prado VX, which was stolen in Gauteng and was going to be smuggled into Zimbabwe.
“The operational team kept observation and collected information, and the vehicle was spotted driving on R71 towards Mankweng,” said Ledwaba.
The law enforcement team tried to stop the popular sport utility vehicle, but the driver sped towards Solomondale.
“The team gave chase, and the Toyota Prado crashed near the Solomondale railway line, colliding with a local school principal’s motor vehicle,” said Ledwaba.
Investigations revealed that the SUV was reported stolen at the Lyttelton policing area in Pretoria on Wednesday last week.
The injured school principal was transported to the hospital for medical attention.
Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has applauded the continuous success of the coordinated operations, emphasising the effectiveness of cooperation in combating cross-border vehicle smuggling. — IOL
Bongani Ndlovu