Two men aged 37 and 42 years old will make their brief appearance in Hertzogville Magistrate Court after they were arrested on Thursday, 21 December 2023 with suspected stolen livestock.
The farm owner from Hertzogville reported theft of sheep at his farm. Hertzogville SAPS members and rural private security responded to the scene and the place where sheep were slaughtered was identified.
The following were activated Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, Welkom K9 Unit, Hertzogville Rural Safety Coordinators who followed vehicles tracks and information to a house in Boikanyo Street in Malebogo Township.
On arrival at the house, 19 Merino sheep carcasses were found with the clearly visible brand and which made it possible for the farmer to identify as his livestock. Two suspects were arrested for Theft of Livestock and Possession of suspected stolen livestock. More arrests are imminent as an in-depth investigation continues.
SAPS members and private security applauded for an excellent work done.
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