13/07/2024
More than two million rand worth of stolen vehicles were recovered by the South African National Defence Force in Limpopo in three days, including scores of undocumented persons.
Members of 1 Special Service Battalion from Bloemfontein, otherwise known as "the City of Roses" by its die-hard residents, are doing wonders in Limpopo Province under OPERATION CORONA. Officially Gunners, but turned into Infanteers by Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, based on the types of operations they will be executing in this Province, the members from Bloemfontein have adapted well to their duties.
Led by the energetic Lieutenant Colonel Bonakele David Madolo, who is the Battalion Commander, 1 Special Service Battalion have made the following people/owners happy:
1. The owner of the Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD6 VX 4x4 worth R1,299,999.00 from Strubens Valley, who reported his/her car stolen at Krugersdorp Police Station.
2. The owner of Nissan Qashqai worth R559,900.00 from Soshanguve South who reported his/her vehicle stolen at Hebron Police station.
3. The owner of Toyota Hilux worth R319,790.00 from Silverton, who reported his/her vehicle stolen at Mamelodi East Police station.
4. The owner of the Nissan Almera worth R269,900.00 from Orange Grove in Johannesburg, but never reported his/her car stolen. Perhaps it is because the owner is not aware yet, or the family members are not aware yet that their beloved has been hijacked.
5. Undocumented persons totaling 28 were arrested.
All of the recovered vehicles, including the arrested undocumented persons, were handed over to the South African Police Service and Immigration officials respectively.
Unfortunately, all of the drivers were swallowed by the dark nights of Musina as the incidents took place around one o'clock in the morning, even though they were at different places like Malalahoek, etc.
Acting Officer Commanding Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, Lieutenant Colonel Frans Lechuti, commended the members for the job well done.
Information by Captain Moses Semono and photographs by Captain Innocent Braaf.
