A high speed police pursuit in Tshwane has resulted in the arrest of a driver and the seizure of 240 kilograms of dagga after officers discovered that the vehicle’s registration plates were linked to a completely different make of vehicle.
The blue Volkswagen Tiguan was stopped in the Bon Accord area along the R101 on Saturday morning, 7 November 2026, following a pursuit involving SAPS members from Sinoville and Proshield Security personnel.
The incident began at approximately 05:15 when police officers conducting crime prevention patrols along Sefako Makgatho Drive noticed the vehicle attempting to enter Kolonnade Shopping Centre while the entrance gate was still closed.
The driver allegedly made an abrupt turn after noticing the police vehicle and accelerated away.
Captain Johan van Dyk, spokesperson for SAPS in Gauteng, said officers activated their emergency lights and siren in an attempt to bring the vehicle to a stop.
However, the driver allegedly refused to comply, triggering a pursuit along the route.
Police subsequently called for assistance through the Sinoville Community Policing Forum (CPF) radio network.
Proshield Security personnel responded and joined the operation, which ended with the vehicle being stopped in the Bon Accord area.
A search of the vehicle revealed several bags containing dagga, with a combined weight of 240 kilograms and an estimated street value of R960 000.
Investigators also uncovered discrepancies in the vehicle’s registration details.
According to van Dyk, the number plates displayed on the Volkswagen Tiguan were registered to a Toyota Hilux.
The driver was arrested and faces charges of dealing in and possession of dagga. The Volkswagen Tiguan was also confiscated and booked in as an exhibit after allegedly being used in the commission of a crime.
The suspect is expected to appear before court on Monday, 9 November 2026.
Major General Samuel Thine, the Tshwane District Commissioner, praised the police officers and private security personnel for their swift response.
He said the successful operation demonstrated the value of cooperation between the police, community structures and private security partners.
Thine reiterated that sustained collaboration among these stakeholders was essential to strengthening crime prevention efforts and ensuring that those involved in criminal activities were brought to book.