NORTHERN CAPE - The Prieska SAPS followed up on information regarding two burglaries that recently took place in Prieska and surrounding areas.

The arrest of the suspects were effected between 05 and 06 September 2022. Police pounced on the first six suspects in Prieska and confiscated laptops, hard drives and other goods that was allegedly stolen during the house breakings. Police also found 3 full mandrax tablets after searching one of the suspects.

Police continued the actions the following day and arrested five more suspects with the alleged stolen goods and seized a third laptop, a drill machine and a bicycle.

The male suspects between 26 and 59 years, will face charges of house breaking and theft, possession of suspected stolen goods and possession of drugs.

The suspects will be appearing in the Prieska Magistrate's Court soon. The investigation continues.

Source: South African Police Service