LIMPOPO – The five men arrested in Bolobedu South, outside Tzaneen on Friday, 25 August, appeared before the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court today (Monday) and were all remanded in custody.
The five were arrested during an operation which was conducted following the spate of farm attacks which were committed recently in and around Tzaneen.
They are set to reappear before the court on 4 September for a formal bail application. Police investigations continue.
LIMPOPO – The operation took place on Friday, 25 August, which led to the recovery of arms and other items.
The operation comprised of members of the provincial tracking team and the Tzaneen trio crime task team and was conducted following the spate of farm attacks which were committed recently in and around Tzaneen.
During the operation, five suspects, between the ages of 24 and 55-years-old were arrested and the following items were recovered:
– Fourteen rifles.
– Two pistols.
– 318 rounds of ammunition for different calibres.
Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says the firearms were found buried in the yard of one of the suspects’ home.
“Preliminary investigations suggest the suspects might be connected to a series of farm attacks in the area and more arrests are expected,” Ngoepe said.
The suspects will appear before the Tzaneen Magistrates Court on Monday, 28 August, on various offences ranging from house robbery, to possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba says the discovery of these firearms and the arrests that were made, will go a long way in reducing the levels of crime, especially violent crimes.
