Jaws intervention unit have recovered a blue Nissan Centre which according to the system it was reported stolen on the 28 February 2014 in the Eastern Cape Province.

The vehicle was detected by the Number Plate Recognition System (NPRS), on the Station Road Mahikeng on Monday.

According to the Provincial Traffic Authorities, the 32-year-old driver tried to escape as he faced the oncoming traffic which he failed and got arrested.

Authorities further reported that the suspect provided wrongful information during the time of arrest. He’s currently detained at the local police station and is expected to be handed over to the Eastern Cape police in due course.

North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Gaoage Molapisi said the arrest and recovery of this stolen vehicle is an indication to criminals that there they don’t have a place in the province.

“This must be a lesson to criminals that they don’t belong here, we are going to arrest and put them behind bars where they belong,” said Molapisi.

The departmental MEC further applauded the Traffic Authorities for their hardwork and commitment. “Our traffic officers continue to show their commitment on the work and with their hardwork we will definitely win the fight against crime,” said Molapisi calling on communities to partner with government in the fight against crime.

“Fight against crime is winnable but it requires partnerships in all works of life, we need everybody to come on board, our communities and business sectors,” he concluded.

The NPR system was introduced by the department as part of strengthening fight against crime and road safety in the province. The device detects stolen vehicles, unlicensed and unregistered motor vehicles.
-TDN
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