Picture: Suspects nabbed for stock-theft/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
18 January 2026- The police in Kanana Township in Orkney, supported by the Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Team, Provincial Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management and the Stilfontein Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit successfully arrested two suspects on Saturday in connection with a case of stock-theft reported in the area.
The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said the preliminary investigations revealed that crime intelligence received a tip-off regarding the whereabouts of suspects linked to the theft of eight cattle in Kanana.Bobelo said acting on this tip-off, the police traced the suspects and found them in possession of eight cattle that they could not account for.
“The suspects were immediately arrested and will be charged with possession of suspected stolen livestock. In addition, the suspects failed to provide valid identification documents and will therefore face further charges for contravention of the Immigration Act.
“Both suspects, aged 36, are expected to appear before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on 19 January 2026,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for their commendable efforts in tracing and arresting the suspects. Naidoo reminded all livestock owners of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs that, it is compulsory to mark their livestock according to the Animal Identification Act (Act 6 of 2002).
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