By OBAKENG MAJE

Two men aged 39 and 43 were arrested for allegedly stealing 17 goats worth R25 000 in a farm in Kuruman on 7 March 2024. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Sergio Kock said the suspects were arrested by the members of Kuruman Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU).

Kock said the suspected stolen goats were retrieved hours later at a farm in Revilo.

“The police received a tip-off and followed it up. The members retrieved all 17 suspected stolen goats from a farm in Revilo in the North West hours later. The goats were positively identified and handed back to the rightful owner.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court soon,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the Kuruman STESU members for their quick response and reiterated that they will continue to combat crime through decisive police action and robust community involvement.

Otola said they also encourage the community to participate in the “RATE OUR SERVICE ” QR online survey and assist the police in improving our service.

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