…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.
Four suspects have been arrested by police for their alleged involvement in a series of farm attacks and robberies in Limpopo, South Africa.
The suspects, who range in age between 20 and 34, were arrested on 4 May 2023.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the suspects were linked to around 20 cases of housebreaking and theft in the Westerburg policing area.
Farmers in the Tweefontein and Soordoring areas of Limpopo had reported experiencing burglaries and thefts but had not been able to identify the suspects involved, prompting concern among both the farming community and police.
However, a breakthrough was achieved after police received information about a group of suspects allegedly engaged in burglaries within farming communities in and around Polokwane along the N1 road to Makhado.
The police immediately assembled a team of operatives, including Crime Intelligence, Tracking Unit, Murder, and Robbery to investigate the cases.
The team’s efforts resulted in the arrest of the four suspects who were found in possession of suspected stolen property, including amplifiers, laptops, generators, speakers, grass cutters, angle grinders, jigsaws, a plasma TV, a bank card, a blanket, and cables.
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The suspects will be facing charges of possession of suspected stolen goods, housebreaking, and theft, amongst other cases, and will appear before the Polokwane Magistrate Court soon.
Farm attacks and robberies are a significant concern in South Africa, particularly in rural areas, with farmers often targeted due to their relative isolation and the perceived wealth of their property.
The swift action taken by the police in this case is commendable, and it is hoped that it will serve as a deterrent to others who may be considering similar criminal activities.
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