GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Thanks to effective policing, Volvo XC60 that was stolen in Courtenay Street in George on Saturday evening, 29 July, was recovered in Riversdale the following day.

Members of the police, farm watches and local security companies combined resources in pursuit of the Volvo when they spotted the vehicle travelling along the N2 from the direction of Still Bay to Riversdale on Sunday.

According to Southern Cape police spokesperson Sgt Chris Spies, the team pulled over the vehicle at a petrol station at the entrance of Riversdale and a search ensued. 

“Small quantities of tik, as well as heroin, were found in possession of the driver of the vehicle. All four occupants of the vehicle were arrested on a charge of possession of stolen property,” said Spies.

Further investigation took the Flying Squad and Garden Route District Crime Combatting Team (CCT) members to a house in Adriaan Street, Mossel Bay. A search of the residence led to the recovery of various items, including music instruments and sound equipment, that had been stolen from the vehicle.

The driver (38) of the vehicle, is also facing charges of possession of drugs as well as an additional charge of possession of suspected stolen property.

All the suspects remain in police custody and are expected to make their first court appearance in the Riverdale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 1 August.

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