One of the suspects also faces a charge of contravening the
SA Immigration Act, having been in that country illegally.
In a statement, the South African Police Services (Saps)
said the Zimbabweans were arrested yesterday morning during a routine highway
patrol.
“Members of the Saps from Delmas were conducting patrol
duties on the N12 Road when they noticed a suspicious white Nissan NP300 single
cab bakkie with two occupants.
“The vehicle, which had Gauteng registration number plates,
looked rather strange as it appeared to be heavily loaded with something and
was covered with a black canvas,” said Saps spokesman for Mpumalanga Brigadier
Selvy Mohlala.
“The members then ordered its driver to stop which was
followed by a search. Surprisingly when members removed the canvas they
discovered that the back of the bakkie was in actual sense, converted into a
diesel tank.”
Police said further checks revealed the car was stolen from
Thohoyandou Police Station, and had been affixed with false number plates.
“They were then detained and are facing charges of being in
possession of suspected stolen diesel. This matter is still being investigated
to find out as to how the vehicle landed in the hands of the two Zimbabwean
nationals. More charges against the two are imminent,” Saps added. Newsday
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