The trio, aged between 37 and 39 years old, were arrested after they were found in possession of a truck, a trailer, a van and suspected stolen diesel with a combined value of R2.4 million.

Hawks spokesperson, Lynda Steyn, confirms the Cornelia District Court postponed the matter for a formal bail application. OFM News earlier reported that the suspects were arrested last week Friday after an employee of Transnet was sent to Verkykerskop to investigate possible tampering with a valve.

Upon his arrival he found that the block cover was damaged, with plenty of diesel spillage at the scene. Steyn confirmed the employee then reported the matter to the police, who later managed to make the arrests. 

Steyn says on the day of the arrest the police had stopped a truck which was being escorted by a bakkie, and while questioning the occupants of the truck, the driver of the bakkie approached the SAPS members and attempted to bribe them. 

She says the suspects were then arrested in possession of the suspected stolen goods. 

Steyn confirms investigations continue.

OFM News