Picture: A pair of binoculars and a pipe, wrench, and spanners allegedly found in possession of the suspect /Supplied 

By OBAKENG MAJEA 42-YEAR-OLD man was arrested by the police in Deben with the assistance of the Community Police Forum (CPF), Deben and Kuruman Neighbourhood watch members, while executing a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) on 12 August 2023 at about 9:30pm.   The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Mosimaneotsile Letsapa said the suspect was allegedly found in possession of suspected stolen goods and possession of equipment suspected to be used to commit crime. Letsapa said the minibus taxi without number plates, was stopped and searched by the police. “Upon further investigation, the police found four solar panels, a pair of binoculars, and a pipe, wrench, and spanners inside the taxi. The suspect was arrested after failing to provide a reason for having the items,” he said. Meanwhile, the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Commissioner, Major General Johnny Besnaar applauded the Deben police and also thanked the CPF, Deben and Kuruman Neighbourhood watch members for their support in assisting the police to fight crime. Besnaar said the suspect will appear before the Kathu Magistrate’s Court soon on a charge of suspected stolen goods.taungdailynews@gmail.com