12 arrested for being in possession of stolen car
All 12 suspects were charged for being in possession of property suspected to be stolen
KWAZULU-NATAL police have issued a stern warning to the community to avoid buying or receiving stolen goods as they are encouraging criminal activities.
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On Saturday 11 August, police officers followed up on information about a suspected stolen vehicle at a local panel beating shop in Clairwood.
The premises was raided and a stolen vehicle, which was being stripped by the suspects, was seized. Twelve suspects were arrested after they failed to provide police officers with a satisfactory explanation on how they obtained possession of the vehicle. “The said vehicle was stolen in Isipingo last month. All 12 suspects were charged for being in possession of property suspected to be stolen and appeared at the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court. Those found in possession of such stolen goods will face the full might of the law,” said police provincial spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane.
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