Three male suspects, aged between 27 and 30, were arrested for stock theft on Wednesday, 14 August 2024 at around 15:25, at Rossenekal and Stoffberg road.
The members were busy conducting an operation when the suspects were found transporting 19 goats with Nissan NP300 while on their way to an auction.
Preliminary investigations revealed the goats were stolen at Rakgoadi policing area. The owner was notified, and the goats were identified through a brand mark.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrest.
They suspects will soon appear before the local Magistrate’s Court facing possession of suspected stolen property (livestock).
Police investigations are still continuing.
Source : South African Police Service
