Authorities in Johannesburg have busted an Eswatini foreign syndicate involved in hijacking and smuggling vehicles to Eswatini. The police crackdown led to the discovery of four hijacked vehicles in a yard, as well as various items indicating a sophisticated vehicle smuggling operation.
The syndicate, which included an Eswatini national, was allegedly responsible for hijacking vehicles in South Africa and transporting them across the border to Eswatini. This cross-border criminal activity had been ongoing for some time, with the syndicate using well-organized methods to facilitate the smuggling of the stolen vehicles.
The police operation resulted in the arrest of the Eswatini national found at the scene, who was charged with possession of hijacked motor vehicles. Authorities stated that more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
This bust highlights the growing problem of cross-border crime, particularly the hijacking and smuggling of vehicles, between South Africa and its neighboring countries. Law enforcement agencies are working to dismantle these sophisticated syndicates and curb the illegal trade of stolen vehicles across borders.
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