Zimbabwean nationals arrested after being found with a stripped government vehicle parts | Middelburg Observer

Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 26 and 37, are expected to appear before the Belfast Magistrate’s Court  following their arrest for being in possession of stripped state vehicle body parts in Belfast on November 19.

According to reports, a state vehicle, which belongs to the Department of Health, had been parked on the hospital premises after being allegedly involved in an accident.

It is alleged that on Monday,  November 18, at around 23:00, security personnel opened the gate for the unknown suspects, who reportedly claimed they were bringing a seriously ill person to the hospital.

Immediately after the gate was opened, the suspects exited their vehicle, pointed firearms at the two security guards, tied them up with ropes, and instructed them to lie on the floor.

After some time, the security guards managed to untie themselves, and during an inspection of the premises, they discovered that the damaged Toyota Hilux, which had been parked for some time, was missing.

A business robbery case was registered at Belfast SAPS, and an investigation was promptly launched.

An intense investigation, involving members of the Witbank Tactical Response Team, Middelburg Flying Squad, and Belfast SAPS, led to the arrest of the two foreign nationals, who were found in possession of stripped vehicle body parts matching those of the stolen vehicle from the hospital.

Some parts were found loaded in one of the suspects’ light delivery vehicles (LDV).

Further investigation led police to other surrounding areas, where more parts were recovered.

The suspects are currently arrested for possession of suspected stolen vehicle body parts, but police have not ruled out the possibility of adding more charges.