By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
24 March 2025- Two men from Dikhuting village, near Taung were arrested for being in possession of suspected stolen cattle on Tuesday. This comes after the police received a tip-off regarding two men who were allegedly transporting cattle to go and cell them at an auction in Bloemhof.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said the police follow-up on the tip-off and intercepted the suspects. Manyoba said the suspects’s vehicle was spotted and intercepted at around 11am.
“One of the men allegedly claimed upon questioning that he was the owner of the cattle that were newly brand marked for purpose of the sale. The men were subsequently arrested after failing to properly account for the cattle.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the cattle were certainly stolen at Dikhuting village, near Taung, and the owner positively identified them as his. The suspects are expected to appear in the Bloemhof Magistrate’s Court on 24 March 2025,” she said.
Manyoba said the investigation into the matter continues.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, acknowledged the police for their swift response that led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen livestock. Asaneng said stock theft remains one of the problematic crimes in the province and that the police, other relevant stakeholders and communities, will continue to work hard to ensure that alleged thieves are arrested.
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