Provincial police management under the leadership of Lieutenant General Sello Kwena established an investigation team to investigate a case of malicious damage to property after approximately 44 cattle were poisoned. The incident took place between Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 November 2023, on a farm in Bray in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality. Subsequently, the images of cattle carcasses were circulated on various social media platforms.
As part of investigation following the registration of the case, the police attended the scene on Sunday, 26 November 2023, and took samples for forensic analysis. The team will also look into all allegations including apparent existence of stock theft syndicate in the area. Thus, the police request anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to contact Colonel Dawie de Lange on 082 372 4528 or call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111. Alternatively, information or tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App from one’ smartphone.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) police management is committed to rendering a professional service to the community. In case of any dissatisfaction, members of the community are requested to contact their local Station Commanders, District Commissioners or the provincial Service Complaints office on 082 856 0995.
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