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The Free State Hawks&#8217; Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) unit and the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa have secured a preservation order of his high-end Isuzu KB 250 R\/Cab bakkie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Free State High Court granted the order yesterday &#8211; Thursday, 6 November. This action falls under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), which allows for the seizure of assets that are either the proceeds of crime or have been used as an instrumentality in the commission of an offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WO Fikiswa Matoti said the value of the preserved vehicle is estimated at R250 000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-vehicle-is-linked-to-a-stock-theft-incident-that-took-place-in-steynsrus-on-18-july-2022\">The vehicle is linked to a stock theft incident that took place in Steynsrus on 18 July 2022. <\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Bolofo was intercepted while transporting stolen sheep from Pandam Farm in Steynsrus. He was unable to provide proof of purchase or ownership of the livestock. This lead to his arrest by the Steynsrus police. 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