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The OR Tambo Stock Theft Task Team arrested a 33-year-old man, after he was found in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Qumbu last night, 19 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson, Captain Welile Matyolo, it is alleged that on Tuesday, 19 August around 23:00, members who were on routine patrol in the area between Sulenkama and Qumbu to curb stock theft incidents received information of a stolen bakkie and followed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said members managed to locate and stop the bakkie in Blackhill locality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The recovered vehicle that was stolen in December 2024. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the bakkie, which was using false registration number plates, was stolen in Ntabankulu in December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The driver (33), who is from Mahlungulu locality, Qumbu, was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property,” he reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is due to appear in the Qumbu Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 21 August, with a possibility of additional charges at a later stage of the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OR Tambo District Commissioner, Major General Norman Modishana, applauded the members for their sterling work of fighting crime since the formation of the task team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The OR Tambo Stock Theft Task Team arrested a 33-year-old man, after he was found in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Qumbu last night, 19 August. 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