The Sannieshof Stock Theft Unit arrested five suspects for the alleged theft of 21 sheep, at a house in the Letsopa informal settlement outside Ottosdal. 

In another separate incident two suspects will appear in the Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court for the alleged theft of 28 sheep. 

They were apprehended at the Reagile township outside Koster. These suspects were also linked to a case of stock theft in which 40 sheep were stolen from a farm in Swartruggens.

The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended members for their swift reaction that led to the arrests and the recovery of the livestock. 

He also thanked members of the community for coming forth with valuable information, and indicated that active participation of the community is key in the fight against crime.

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