BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 
TAUNG- A 42 YEAR-Old man was arrested in Khaukhwe village, near Taung for being in possession of suspected stolen livestock on Wednesday.

Pudimoe Police Station cluster spokesperson, Sgt Tebogo Thebe said the police opened a case of possession of suspected stolen property.
“The intelligence led arrest came after information was received via crime intelligence that a certain vehicle was expected to come and load stolen meat at Khaukwe village, near Pudimoe.
“Police had been looking for the said vehicle after information was received that, stolen livestock was usually loaded in the said vehicle,” Thebe said.
He further said the police waited for the opportunity and pounced on the said vehicle with load of animal carcasses inside.
“Police caught the vehicle with a load of stolen meat which is believed to be a cow. The vehicle was also confiscated and stored at Pudimoe SAP 13 store,” he said.

Thebe said that the suspect is expected to appear in Taung Magistrate court on Thursday. He said that investigation continues as police believe that more arrests are imminent.

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BY BAKANG MOKOTO 
BLOEMHOF- TWO suspects aged 33 and 48 were arrested for being in possession of ivory on Wednesday. 

North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the arrest of the suspects was a drive in an effort to address serious and organised crime. 

“The suspects were arrested through intelligence driven operation at approximately 17:45. According to information, a follow-up was made after intelligence was received about the suspects. 

“The latter were found inside a stationary motor vehicle at one of the streets in Bloemhof.  The police conducted a search that led to discovery of elephant tusks contained in a black plastic,” Mokgwabone said.

He further said the suspects were arrested after they failed to account for the possession. 

Mokgwabone added that the suspects are expected to appear in the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on Friday.  

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