Police working hard to curb Limpopo cross-border crime: Scheepers
Scheepers says sixty-three vehicles have been intercepted while being smuggled into Zimbabwe.
Limpopo police commissioner Jan Scheepers has stated that they are actively working to reduce cross-border crime in the region. According to Scheepers, 63 vehicles were intercepted while being smuggled into Zimbabwe via the Limpopo River between June and August this year. The confiscated items included counterfeit clothing, stolen vehicles, illicit cigarettes, and endangered species.
Additionally, over 30 suspected vehicle smugglers have been arrested during the same period. Scheepers emphasizes the importance of utilizing the current resources effectively to enhance the police's presence along the border. While acknowledging that there may never be enough resources, he stresses the need to focus on the ongoing efforts and make the most of the available resources.
Scheepers believes that with proper command and control over the resources, the police can achieve even greater success in combating cross-border crime.
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