Police arrested three men for being in possession of suspected stolen maize seeds worth R424 800-00.
On Thursday 13 July 2023, members of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit received a tip off about a bakkie transporting suspected stolen maize seeds from Pretoria. Members conducted a waylay on the N1 road next to Vaal Toll Plaza and they spotted the bakkie. The bakkie was pulled over and searched. Upon searching, police found 59 bags of De Kalp maize seeds with an estimated value of R424, 800-00. Three men aged 26, 56 and 65 were arrested.
Upon further investigation it was discovered that the seeds were stolen at De Kalp factory at Isando, Johannesburg in Gauteng. The police contacted De Kalp offices in Johannesburg and management came and identified their property.
The suspects will appear in court on Monday 17 July 2023.
Source: South African Police Service