Suspects arrested for looting and burning of liquor stores
“In addition to the taverns and the warehouse, a truck was also torched. The suspects had reportedly accused the owner of the taverns of murdering a young woman about two weeks ago.
MOOIHOEK – Mecklenburg police arrested 47 suspects on charges of public violence and arson after shops belonging to Mr Aaron Makgolane were torched and looted last Thursday.
According to Limpopo police spokesman, Col Ronel Otto, the individuals were arrested for the looting and torching of two taverns and a liquor warehouse.
“In addition to the taverns and the warehouse, a truck was also torched. The suspects had reportedly accused the owner of the taverns of murdering a young woman about two weeks ago.
“Initially her ex-boyfriend was arrested but could not be connected to murder due to lack of evidence. The community is now suspecting the businessman,” said Otto. For this article and more grab a copy of the Steelburger/Lydenburg News tomorrow.
