By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (42) who was arrested for being in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle is set to briefly appear at Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Makatise Joseph Khuabo was arrested by the Vryburg K9 and Mahikeng Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) in Moffat Street in Vryburg on 26 February.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “Khuabo was driving a Toyota Etios Sedan when he stopped and searched. After the inspection of the vehicle, it was found to be stolen during April of 2023 in Silverton.
“The driver was immediately arrested and appeared before the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 February 2024 for being in possession of a presumed stolen vehicle. He was remanded in custody until 5 March 2024, for a formal bail application.”
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant Gen Sello Kwena, commended the police and all other role players for their continued collaborative efforts. Kwena said this will send a clear message that crime will not be tolerated in the province.
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