Suspected ringleader of stock theft arrested
A 60-year-old male suspect believed to be a ringleader in connection with numerous stock theft incidents that were reportedly committed in the Vhembe District was arrested by the members of the Makhado Crime Intelligence Unit and Stock Theft Unit on Thursday 29 June 2023 in Botlokwa policing area.
The arrest emanates after police received a complaint about 7 stolen cattle that were seen transported in a Toyota bakkie with a trailer in company of another vehicle along Rathidile village under Tshilwavhusiku precinct.
Police reacted swiftly and attempted to stop the vehicles but the motor vehicle managed to drive away while the Toyota bakkie was cornered and the suspect was arrested on the spot.
The arrested suspect volunteered to lead the police to the whereabouts of the ringleader who is staying at Botlokwa resulting to an intelligence driven operation conducted jointly with Makhado Stock Theft Unit.
The 60 year-old male suspect was subsequently found and arrested in Mokomene, Vuka Section.
The Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe hailed the collaboration between the stakeholders that resulted into the arrest.
The suspect is expected to appear before Morebeng Magistrates’ Court soon on charges of suspected stolen livestock.
Source: South African Police Service