3 Mozambican nationals arrested in Springs for possession of dismantled motorcycles
One bike was reported stolen in Cosmo City earlier in June and officers believe the parts were destined for Mozambique.
Police arrested three Mozambican nationals in Springs after they were with dismantled motorcycles, one of which was stolen. Picture: @SAPoliceService /X
JOHANNESBURG -Three Mozambican nationals have been arrested in Springs after they were caught with dismantled motorcycles believed to be part of a cross-border theft syndicate.
Police found two dismantled motorcycles wrapped in refuse bags, ready to be loaded into a trailer hooked to a bakkie.
One bike was reported stolen in Cosmo City earlier in June and officers believe the parts were destined for Mozambique.
The team also recovered a jet ski, which two of the suspects were covering when police moved in.
"Crime Intelligence, together with Ekurhuleni district crime prevention members launched an intelligence-driven operation to intercept the suspects. One suspect wanted to escape upon seeing the police, but he was apprehended."
#sapsGP [MOTORCYCLE THEFT SYNDICATE BUST] 3 Mozambique nationals, aged between 32 and 37, were arrested on Monday, 16/06, in Kingsway, Springs, after they were found with dismantled motorcycles that were about to be transported to Mozambique. One of the motorcycles was reported… pic.twitter.com/wK3sEzU8cD
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 17, 2025