Stolen nappies, loo paper worth R1m recovered

Police in Port Elizabeth have arrested two suspects– shortly after they were found in a stolen truck loaded with nappies and toilet paper worth almost R1-million.

Police spokeswoman Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said police were alerted to the theft on Tuesday evening.

The flying squad and K9 unit followed up on the information.

"While on patrol in Ferguson Road in New Brighton the truck came towards them and stopped.

"Two suspects jumped out of the truck and ran away but were apprehended," Van Rensburg said.

The stock and the stolen truck were recovered.

The two suspects, aged 20 and 22, are due to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's court later this week on charges of the possession of suspected stolen property.