A suspect was arrested on Thursday (4/1) after members of the Stock Theft and Endangered Species and K9 units acted on information they received about theft of livestock. 

When the suspect’s GWM bakkie was spotted at a filling station in Market Street, Vryburg, in the early hours of Thursday morning, police searched the vehicle. Two carcasses were found, which were later positively identified by the farm manager through the serial numbers on the ear tags. 

Two passengers in the bakkie managed to get away, while the driver, Tshokolo Alfred McCarthy (40) was arrested. The suspect’s vehicle was seized, and the carcasses were handed to the lawful owner.

‘Stock theft is a concern in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District’

The accused is expected to reappear at the same court on Wednesday (10/1) for further investigation and possible bail application.

Provincial police commissioner Lt.Gen Sello Kwena commended the police officers for their rapid response and patience that resulted in the arrest relating to stock theft, which is a concern especially in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.

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