Crime
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Armed men rob Welkom barbershop and flee in customer’s vehicle
WELKOM – Welkom police are investigating a business robbery after three armed men allegedly held up staff and customers at a barbershop before fleeing in a customer’s vehicle.
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Undocumented man arrested with firearm during illegal shebeen raid
A 22-year-old undocumented man was arrested for possessing an unlicensed firearm during a police raid on an illegal shebeen.
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Court backs victim whose home ownership dream falls flat
Two agents were sentenced to six years for defrauding a home seeker of R300,000 in Welkom; restitution ordered.
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Railway safety campaign reaches Matjhabeng schools
Odendaalsrus and Hennenman SAPS, alongside partners, held a railway safety campaign, providing educational resources, sports tournaments, and promoting community engagement.
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Fight against fraudulent fund claims carries on
Three individuals face fraud and money laundering charges after allegedly manipulating Covid-19 relief claims, causing a significant financial loss.
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R130 000 worth of suspected stolen copper cable seized
Police seized R130 000 worth of suspected stolen copper cable and arrested two foreign nationals in Welkom.
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Police seek help to solve man’s murder in Odendaalsrus
The Odendaalsrus police are investigating a murder case after a man was found dead in Essenhout Street on Monday 25 May.
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Another major drug bust in Matjhabeng rattles drug syndicate operations
Members of the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit received intelligence-led information about a suspected drug dealer in the K6 location on 4 July. When the suspect spotted officers from a distance, he…
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Three foreign nationals arrested for drugs with an estimates street value of R130 000
An intelligence-driven operation on 25 June involved the Free State Provincial Organised Crime Investigation, Welkom Crime Intelligence, Provincial Crime Intelligence Surveillance unit, Selosesha Tactical Response Team, and Welkom Anti-Gang unit.…
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Man found in boot of car
Three men have been arrested for attempted murder and kidnapping after a bloodied victim was found in the boot of their car in Bronville.
