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Police confiscated protected plants with an estimated street value of R2,4 Million. Image source: SAPS
Team work between members attached to Vanrhynsdorp SAPS and the Department of Nature Conservation during an integrated intelligence driven operation in the area between Klawer and Vanrhynsdorp, led to the arrest of two suspects, aged 30 and 38, on a charge of theft of indigenous plants. The members were deployed on the N7 highway to pursue the information due to the ongoing theft of indigenous plants in the area. Their patience were rewarded when they noticed a suspicious motor vehicle on Thursday, 25 April 2024 at about 23:00. They gave chase and instructed the driver of the silver Toyota Avanza to stop. When the motor vehicle stopped, the occupants fled on foot with police members in pursuit.
The suspects are due to appear in the Klawer Magistrate court on Monday, 29 April 2024, on the mentioned charge.The views of authors published on South Africa Today are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of South Africa Today. By viewing, visiting, using, or interacting with SouthAfricaToday.net, you are agreeing to all the provisions of the
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