MBUZINI – A 43-year-old man,Mr Simon Lucky Balepile, appeared in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on April 14 for possession of a stolen truck.
Police received information about a suspicious truck that was parked between Steenbok and Goba roads outside Mbuzini with triangles on the front and back. They went to the scene where they found Balepile, who failed to give a satisfactory reason regarding the truck and whether it had broken down.
The police launched a preliminary investigation and discovered that it was reported stolen in Nelspruit. The suspect, who was also found in possession of an invoice book for deliveries, was arrested and the truck worth R1,6 million was seized. Officials further uncovered that it had not broken down and was transported to the police station.
The suspect has been remanded in custody and appeared in court on April 16 for a formal bail application. According to Brig Selvey Mohlala, the hearing was postponed to April 30.
“Balepile is still in custody and will appear in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday and is facing charges of possession of a stolen vehicle,” Mohlala confirmed.
