High-speed chase ends with vehicle recovered from Limpopo River

Police in Limpopo have intercepted and recovered a four-by-four vehicle in the Limpopo Rive r after a high-speed chase with armed criminals in Musina on Saturday.

The armed group of criminals fled across the river to the Zimbabwean side of the border after abandoning the vehicle on the banks of the Limpopo River.

The joint Police and army operation reve a l e d that the bakkie was reported stolen in Brooklyn, Gauteng.

Limpopo Police spoke s person Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says suspects remain at large .

“Our borders must never become escape routes for criminals. This incident demonstrates that our members remain vigilant and prepared to confront cross-border criminality. We will continue working with the SANDF and other law enforcement partners to close the space for criminals involved in the movement of stolen vehicles and other illicit goods.”