By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Three suspects who were found to be in possession of suspected stolen stock will be remanded in custody until 21 February 2022 for formal bail application. Zamile Mandye (38), Lawrence Moleleki (44) and Kgobokano Moleleki (44) were arrested in Lichtenburg by the Lehurutshe Stock Theft Unit police for being in possession of 21 suspected stolen goats worth R40 000.
North West police spokesperson, Capt Aafje Botma said: “The police made a follow up after receiving a call from Botswana police about 21 goats, which were allegedly stolen in the early hours of Friday morning.
“The accused were initially traced at Madutle Village where Mandye lives, but neither the accused nor the goats were found. Further investigation led the police to Slurry Auctions, but the accused could not be found.
“They were finally arrested at Meyer Auctions in Lichtenburg where they were found in possession of 21 suspected stolen goats worth R40 000. They subsequently appeared at the Lichtenburg Magistrate’s Court and remanded in custody,” Botma said.
She said investigation into the matter continues.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the police for their team work that resulted in the arrest and the recovery of suspected stolen livestock.
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