Durban — A multidisciplinary operation led to the arrest of a fraudulent fuel seller in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Fidelity Services Group communications and marketing head Charnel Hattingh said on Monday, information was received regarding an individual who was selling diesel and petrol from containers at a taxi rank in Ndwedwe.
Hattingh said members of the Fidelity Services Group’s Specialised Intervention Unit, local SAPS, the Hawks from Durban and the Anti-gang Task Team collaborated to investigate.
She said the suspect was seen taking 5-litre containers of fuel from the back of his truck and selling them to numerous drivers from various vehicles. Further investigation revealed that he did not have any legal documents or a licence to sell petrol or diesel.
“The suspect was placed under arrest for Contravention of the Petroleum Act 120/1977 and dealing in petrol and diesel without a valid permit,” Hattingh said.
She said Transnet investigators were also called out to the scene where samples were taken for testing to establish if the petroleum products were taken from the Transnet pipeline. Transnet has not released the results of its analysis as yet.
“We congratulate everyone involved in this joint operation for their collaborative efforts in keeping KZN safe.”
Police have been approached for comment.
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