After a Ford Ranger was recently stolen, the complainant approached Germiston SAPS and subsequently identified parts believed to be from his vehicle being advertised on Facebook Marketplace.
An operational plan was put in place, and when arrangements were made for the delivery of the parts, law enforcement and security teams acted swiftly.
The operation resulted in the recovery of vehicle parts linked to the stolen Ford Ranger, as well as additional parts believed to originate from a silver Toyota Hilux stolen in the Germiston area.
Two suspects were arrested and were found in possession of a motor vehicle fitted with false number plates. All recovered items were seized for further investigation.
⚠️ A warning to the public: The market for stolen goods continues to thrive because there are individuals willing to purchase these items. Before buying vehicle parts or other high-value goods on social media platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, always request proof of ownership, invoices, serial numbers, DataDot identification, or other supporting documentation.
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
By refusing to purchase suspected stolen goods, we can all play a role in reducing vehicle theft and disrupting criminal networks operating within our communities.
👏 Well done to all members involved in the successful operation.
#CrimeDoesntPay #StolenPropertyRecovered #VehicleTheft
Arrests were made after vehicle parts from a silver Toyota Hilux stolen in the Germiston area were advertised on Facebook Marketplace https://t.co/hlSNSHftqm#ArriveAlive #VehicleCrime pic.twitter.com/ri6v8FMd0J
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 9, 2026
