Farmers mobilise, arrest 2 stock theft suspects, Mahikeng via SATodayNews
Farmers mobilise, arrest 2 stock theft suspects, MahikengFarmers mobilise, arrest 2 stock theft suspects, Mahikeng
On Wednesday evening, 6 April 2022, a shepherd went to investigate after hearing strange noises coming from a kraal in Majemantsho village outside Mahikeng. He surprised two suspects who were busy loading cattle. Upon seeing the shepherd, the suspects fled the scene, leaving behind two vehicles with trailers, five cows, one bull and two calves. Neighbouring farmers were mobilised and due to their active participation, two suspects, aged 35 and 26, were apprehended and handed over to the police.Both suspects are expected to appear before the Molopo Magistrates’ Court in Mmabatho on Monday, 11 April 2022 on charges of stock theft and unlawful possession of firearm.
The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, thanked the community and the police for their collaboration that resulted in the arrest of the suspects. He said that the police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals are put behind bars. He further urged the farmers to brand mark their livestock in accordance with the Animal Identification Act, 2002 .
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