South Africa: Stolen Livestock Recovered and Suspects Nabbed

press release

Yesterday, Impendle Stock Theft Unit conducted an intelligence operation searching for stolen livestock in their policing area. They proceeded to Impendle area where they arrested two suspects aged 19 and 20 and recovered 14 stolen cattle. Suspects were charged for stock theft and are appearing today at Impendle Magistrates' Court. The recovered livestock were handed back to the lawful owner after he positively identified his livestock with the assistance of the brand mark.

On 19 July 2017 at about 14:00, herd of cattle were grazing at their grazing field at a farm in Boston area when 20 cattle were stolen. A case of stock theft was opened at Boston police station for investigation. Thorough investigation by Impendle STU members led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of 14 of the stolen cattle. The remaining cattle are still sought as the investigation is continuing.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.