Suspect nabbed with suspected stolen coal during Operation Vala Umgodi in Ermelo

ERMELO – A 34-year-old man was arrested in Sun City Village for being in possession of suspected stolen coal on April 15.

The arrest was made as part of the ongoing Operation Vala Umgodi.

An Isuzu bakkie with a Mpumalanga license plates was stopped during a stop-and-search operation conducted in the area.

Upon inspection of the vehicle, the team discovered a significant consignment of 16 bags containing suspected stolen coal.

The team confiscated the coal and the suspect is expected to appear in the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended members for the exceptional work done through Operation Vala Umgodi.