By OBAKENG MAJE
24 September 2025- As the festive season approaches, the police in the Greater Kimberley remain vigilant in their efforts to address property related crimes. During routine stop and search actions, the police stopped and searched a group of people in Beaconsfield on Tuesday afternoon, 23 September 2025 at approximately 5:10pm.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said several items believed to be the property of a local post office were found in their possession. Ehlers said seven suspects (six men and one woman) aged between 25 and 32, were subsequently arrested on charges of possession of suspected stolen property and business burglary.
“A preliminary investigation indicated that there was a break in at a post office in the Kimberley area. The suspected stolen property, including a variety of stationery items to the approximate value of R16 000 was recovered and confiscated and investigations continue.
“SAPS will continue to address prevalent crimes in the hotspot areas and will reinforce efforts to address these crimes during the Festive Season period,” she said.
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