Picture: The goats that were allegedly found in the truck/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man who was arrested for stock theft has been remanded in custody on 23 February 2023. Thandayiphi Thabethe (39) briefly appeared before the Itsoseng Magistrate’s Court on 16 February 2023 for possession of the suspected stolen property.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said, the accused was arrested on 14 February 2023 at about 17:00, when traffic officers stopped a truck in Bodibe village, near Itsoseng during routine patrol duties.
“The driver was allegedly requested to present his driver’s license, which he could not do. Thereafter, he was requested to open the back of the truck, but he became aggressive and the two passengers that were accompanying him, fled from the scene.
“The police were called to the scene for assistance and they ultimately escorted the truck to Itsoseng Police Station. Upon opening the back of the truck, the police found 57 goats and 27 sheep. The driver could not account for the animals or produce any permit,” she said.
Myburgh further said, Thabethe was immediately arrested and the animals and truck impounded.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the police for their cooperation that led to the arrest. Kwena said the police will continue to work hard to ensure that criminals are put behind bars.
“We also want to remind farmers to mark their livestock in accordance with the Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act No. 6 of 2002),” he said.
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