By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
8 November 2024- The police confiscated a suspected stolen diesel worth R7000 in Phutahanang Township in Kimberly. The diesel was confiscated by the police during Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard District.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said on 7 November 2024, the police under both proactive and combat units, received intelligence-driven information regarding a house in Samora Machel street, where diesel was allegedly stored and sold. Pilane said the information was operationalised and diesel was found stored in 25 litre containers, hidden in an unused toilet.
“No satisfactory explanation was given with regard to its ownership. Large quantities of suspected stolen diesel estimated at R7000 was confiscated and an enquiry was opened for further investigation.
“Members of the community are encouraged to report any suspicious criminal activities through the MySaps App or 10111 crime stop number,” she said.
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