MPUMALANGA –Two suspects between the ages 56 and 61 are expected to appear before the Amersfort Magistrate Court on Monday, 17 October 2022. They were arrested during the multidisciplinary approach operation  conducted by the Hawks’ Secunda  based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Daggakraal Vispol and Transnet Investigators on Friday, 14 October 2022 for tampering and damaging of essential infrastructure-Railway tracks.

The team followed an information about persons who were busy removing the railway tracks at Daggakraal. On arrival the team caught the duo red handed on the act. Upon questioning the suspects had no better explanation. They were immediately arrested and police confiscated the removed railway tracks as an exhibits for further investigation. During preliminary investigation it was established that one of the suspects is a repeated offender with another case on the court roll as per Morgezon case which happened in April 2022 and the case was postponed to 15 November 2022.

The duo were charged and detained pending their first court appearance on Monday.

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Zodwa Mokoena applauded the multidisciplinary approach conduct by the team. She further cautioned the public to refrain from damaging of the essential infrastructure which affect the economy of the country. She concluded by appreciating the loyal citizens who continually report the illegal activities to the police.

Source: South African Police Service