Nelspruit:  Four suspects were remanded in custody following their brief appearance at the Ermelo Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 30 November 2022, for possession of suspected stolen mineral bearing stones in Davel.

The suspects were nabbed in a joint operation between the police and the local security company.

According to information, the suspects, Terrance Masungu (23), Norman Chapu (24), Blackie Vembo (25) and Bryn Moyane (21) were found with 10 bags containing chrome bearing stones allegedly stolen from the stationary goods train in the area.

The suspects could not give the valid reasons on the origins of the stones and hence they were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property.

After their court appearance, the matter was postponed to Thursday, 08 December 2022 for the services of an interpreter.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has commended the team work displayed by both the police and security guards.

Source: South African Police Service