LIMPOPO – A 45-year-old male suspect is expected to appear in the Motetema Magistrate’s Court after police recovered property valued at approximately R900 000 linked to a business burglary in the Groblersdal policing area.

He faces charges of business burglary and possession of stolen property.

Intelligence-led operation

Police followed up on information received on Tuesday, June 16, about a motor vehicle in the Motetema policing area suspected to have been used in the commission of a crime.

Members of the Sekhukhune Tracking and Investigation Team, supported by Motetema police, Ratel TJ Security, and Farm Watch, immediately acted on the information.

Vehicle stopped and searched

While conducting a search in the area, a bakkie was spotted, stopped, and taken to Motetema police station for further questioning along with the driver.

Follow-up information led to a house where the stolen goods were being stored. Upon arrival, a woman at the premises granted police access to search the property.

A search resulted in the recovery of stolen items valued at R900 000.

Items recovered

The recovered items included:

• 2 x wheat eaters
• Power washers
• Welder machine
• Grinders and drills
• Battery-operated drill and grinder
• Chainsaw
• 4 x batteries
• 9hp Seaton outboard
• 3.6hp Parsons outboard
• 2 x 28hp outboards
• 25hp outboard
• 2 x electric trawling motors
• Weed eater
• Tool bag and toolbox
• Off-road motorcycle