By REGINALD KANYANE
23 September 2024- A man (40) briefly appeared before the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court for possession of suspected stolen property on 23 September 2024. Gert Johannes Krieger Roos was arrested during an intelligence-drive on Saturday morning.
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said Roos’ arrest comes after the police received a tip-off regarding a person possibly stole bee hives in Lichtenburg and was on the way on the R30 road, near Ventersdorp.
“The Ventersdorp police and Flying Squad were activated and they found a vehicle pulling a trailer with 28 bee hives at an estimated value of R50 000. The driver of the vehicle (Roos), could not account for the bee hives and was arrested.
“Further investigation identified the lawful owner of the bee hives, which were handed back to him. Linkages to other theft of bee hive cases cannot be ruled out. Investigations into the matter continue,” she said.
Myburgh said Roos was remanded in custody until 30 September 2024, for a formal bail application.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the police for their quick response that led to the apprehension of the perpetrator.
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