A 48-year-old suspect is expected to appear before Mkobola Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 22 November 2024, possession of suspected stolen cattle.
Kwaggafontein police received a tip-off about the vehicle that was seen driving to the bush in Boekenhouthoek, Kwaggafontein, loaded with seven cattle in the trailer yesterday, Tuesday 19 November 2024 at about 17:30.
Police operationalised the information, and the vehicle was found with the seven cattle next to a kraal in the bush. Inside the kraal, there were an additional 18 cattle that were locked in.
The 48-year-old suspect that was a driver could not provide any ownership documents of the cattle.
Two skins of slaughtered cattle were also found on the scene.
The suspect was arrested for possession of suspected stolen cattle, and he is expected to appear before Mkobola Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 22 November 2024.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has warned farmers to keep a close eye on their livestock as we are heading towards the festive season. Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi further appreciated the whistleblower and police officers for their speedy reaction.
