By Burnett Munthali
Pretoria – In a dramatic turn of events, a Malawian man has been arrested in Pretoria West for his involvement in a sophisticated hijacking scheme. The suspect was apprehended with a stolen truck loaded with peanuts valued at approximately R800,000.
According to Gauteng police, the hijacked truck was recovered after a meticulous investigation led by both law enforcement and private security firms. The suspect, identified as a key figure in a hijacking syndicate, had cleverly unhooked the trailer containing the peanuts and attached it to his own vehicle.
During the arrest, authorities discovered a cache of 19 cellphones and various vehicle license disks in the suspect’s possession, further linking him to criminal activities. The case underscores the ongoing challenges in combating hijacking syndicates and highlights the coordination between police and private security in tackling such crimes.
The recovered goods and the stolen truck have been returned to their rightful owners, while the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
