DataDot and SAPS Work Together in Successful Sting Operation
DataDot Technology SA assisted in a Chop Shop Operation alongside the South African Police Service, the South African Insurance Crime Bureau, members from the different insurance companies and Avis. The raid took place at a Spares Workshop operating out of Wynberg, Sandton. SAPS and DataDot managed to identify 33 parts within the first 4 hours and these 33 parts were then linked to 14 police cases.
Parts stolen included:
- 4 x gearboxes
- 3 x sump covers
- 2 x timing chain covers
- 2 x engines
- engine mounting
- left front door
- engine mounting
- bonnet
- left rear door
- right front door
- axle
- left front fender
- right rear door
- polo boot lid
- steering rack
- 3 x alternators
- 3 x computer boxes
Investigation at the Chop Shop is continuing.