Polokwane – Two men arrested for possession of a suspected stolen luxury vehicle were remanded in custody when they appeared before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
The suspects, identified as Pontsho Mahule (26) and Neo Trinity Masoha (27), were arrested on Wednesday after police intercepted a suspected stolen vehicle along the N1 highway South Africa near Kranskop filling station.
According to the South African Police Service, members of the Waterberg District Flying Squad acted on information received from a tracking company about a white Range Rover with Gauteng registration travelling towards Limpopo.
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the operation was launched after the alert was received.
“The members received positive information from the tracking company regarding a suspected stolen white Range Rover with Gauteng registration number en route to Limpopo Province,” Ledwaba said.
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Police moved swiftly and intercepted the vehicle at the Kranskop filling station at around 18:00 on Wednesday.
“The vehicle was found to have been reported stolen at Bramley police station in Gauteng Province during February 2026,” Ledwaba said.
The two suspects were arrested at the scene and charged with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.
The seized vehicle is believed to be part of an ongoing investigation into vehicle theft networks operating between Gauteng and Limpopo provinces.
The suspects are expected to return to court on 5 March 2026 for a formal bail application.
Police have urged members of the public to report suspicious vehicle movements to law enforcement authorities.
“Community members are encouraged to work with police and tracking companies in fighting vehicle-related crime,” Ledwaba added.
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Source: AFP
