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Stolen cattle recovered whilst still in transit

Two male suspects aged 26 and 37, both from Mt Frere and a 53-year-old female have been arrested for possession of suspected stolen livestock.

In an effort to fight stock theft related crimes in the OR Tambo District, Police are relentlessly following any leads that can result in the recovery of stolen stock and to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

According to police Captain, Welile Matyolwa, On Monday at about 16:30, Police received information from the community about a truck loaded with suspected stolen cattle heading towards Mthatha.

“Members attached to the District Task Team swiftly operationalised the information and proceeded to the identified location where a truck loaded with 22 cattle was stopped on the N2 Ngqwala extension – near Vidgesville outside Mthatha.

“Whilst documents were being verified, the owner, who was following the truck, immediately arrived and positively identified his own cattle which were reported stolen at Mount Frere. Through further investigation Police summoned the alleged owner to Mthatha Central Police Station where on her arrival Police searched her vehicle (Isuzu Bakkie) and a calf was found lying behind the front passenger’s seat,” he said

The trio is due to appear at Mthatha Magistrate’s Court soon.

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