TIERPOORT – Two men are to appear in court for their alleged involvement in stock theft at a farm in the district of Tierpoort where 36 sheep were reported stolen.

The incident was reported on 24 November 2022, and members from Bloemfontein and the Provincial Stock Theft Unit followed up on information about the drop-off point of the sheep. The team responded swiftly and surprised three suspects while they were busy offloading the stock the very same day it was reported stolen. Two suspects were arrested and one fled the scene. The value of the stolen sheep is estimated to be R108 000-00. Thirteen of the stolen sheep were recovered of which seven were slaughtered and six were still alive. The police are continuing with the investigation and more arrests are to follow.

The police would like to advise the farming community to keep checking their stock and intensify their security around camps as suspects operate between 20:00 and 05:00. They are also advised to call their local police if any movement is detected or a suspected vehicle is seen in their vicinity.

The two male suspects, both aged 40 who were arrested for possession of suspected stolen livestock will appear in the Tierpoort Magistrate Court soon.

Source: South African Police Service