EASTERN CAPE – SAPS endeavours to prevent the theft of livestock across the  border continues to yield positive results, after a multidisciplinary operation led  by specialised units; Crime Intelligence CI, Maluti Stock Theft, Mt Fletcher Stock Theft and South African National Defence Force in two separate incidents.

The first incident in the early hours of 07 September 2021, a multidisciplinary operation was successfully conducted from 05:00 – 09:00 following up on information of suspected stolen cattle hidden at Sithabathaba village in Zamuzolo Policing area. 18 suspected stolen cattle was recovered at Sethabathaba village with earmarks that was cut and replaced with new brand marks.

In the second incident on the same day also during a multidisciplinary operation at Kwa Ndoyi village in Sulenkama Policing area positive information was followed-up of suspected stolen sheep which was abandoned at a grazing field. 07 sheep were recovered.

In both cases no arrest were made yet but the police are following-up on all possible leads and investigation is continuing.

Any person with information can please contact the nearest Police station or call the toll free number 0860010111. The investigation officers D/ Sgt Mkutshwana:  072 498 9797 or D/Sgt Mlisa: 0737042446 can also be contacted.

The acting District Commissioner Brigadier Rudolph Adolph applauded the members that formed part of the operation on the recovery of the suspected stolen stock.

Source: South African Police Service