A man was arrested and 500 litres of petrol recovered when an anonymous tip led police to a location in Rangoon Road in the early hours of Thursday morning, August 21.
It was alleged that a theft was in progress. Vigilant Ladysmith police officers combed the area and sourced information that led them to a ‘suspicious’ premises in Bombay Road. On searching the premises, they found 16 25-litre drums that were filled with petrol.
A 41-year-old man was arrested.
Further investigation resulted in the recovery of an Opel Astra. In the boot of the vehicle, another four 25-litre containers filled with petrol were found. Police believe the vehicle was being used to transport stolen fuel, and the vehicle was seized and impounded.
The recovery amounted to 500 litres of petrol valued at about R7000. Investigations into where the fuel had been stolen from are underway.
The suspect appeared in court on August 26, facing charges of being in possession of suspected stolen property.
