By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
Gauteng police have arrested a 53-year-old man for possession of suspected stolen vehicles as they pounced on a chop shop in Tembisa.
This occurred during the Operation O Kae Molao led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela.
Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said vehicles that include Toyota minibuses reported to be stolen in Gauteng and Mpumalanga Provinces were recovered.
He said police received information about premises alleged to be utilized as chop shops around the Tembisa area which were storing stolen and hijacked vehicles.
“Multi-disciplinary forces of Operation O Kae Molao pounced on the premises. During the search, police recovered cars that were reported stolen in Duduza, Sebenza, Dennilton and Middleburg.
“Several car parts that are tampered with, grinders suspected to be used to remove original vehicle identification numbers and stencils used to print numbers were seized.
“Gauteng police management welcomed these recoveries and commended the team that works tirelessly to ensure that police in Gauteng continue to disrupt the market for stolen and/or hijacked vehicles,” said Masondo.
Furthermore, the detectives in Gauteng arrested more than 920 people during the tracing of wanted suspects.
“These suspects were on the run after committing crimes that include murder, attempted murder, rape, robbery, car hijacking and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
“More than 175 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested across the province as each District conducted Operation O Kae Molao,” he said.
The suspect is expected to appear in Tembisa Magistrates Court in due course.
