A major cross-border manhunt is underway following reports that armed suspects fled through remote areas near Kruger National Park, with authorities now tracking possible movement toward Mozambique.

According to investigators, the suspects are believed to have used a stolen pickup truck in connection with criminal activity before abandoning established routes and moving into heavily remote terrain. Officials say the region’s limited infrastructure and vast wilderness areas have made the search significantly more challenging.

Security forces from multiple units have been deployed to monitor border zones, river crossings, and known wildlife corridors. Authorities are particularly focused on unfenced river areas, which are often used as informal crossing points between South Africa and Mozambique.

Officials have warned that the suspects may be armed, and caution is being urged for communities in surrounding areas. Patrols have increased, and aerial surveillance is reportedly being used to track movement through difficult terrain.

While no direct confrontation has been confirmed, authorities say the situation remains active and fluid, with ongoing efforts to close potential escape routes and locate those involved.

The investigation is continuing as security agencies coordinate across borders in what has become a high-priority regional pursuit.