THREE SUSPECTS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN TYRES ARRESTED IN MOOKGOPHONG
POLOKWANE: The Police in Mookgophong arrested three suspects for possession of suspected stolen property and alleged bribery on Friday, 12 January 2024.
Reports indicate that, Police received an alert about a white Mercedes mini van driving from Mokopane on the R101 at the direction of Mookgophong. While on the lookout, the described vehicle was spotted, and Police together with private security company approached the vehicle. Three suspects were found in possession of 5 tyres suspected of being stolen at Mokopane this month, January 2024. Suspects were all arrested, while on the way to Police Station, one of the suspects(the driver) produced an amount of R700-00 to bribe the Police. A charge of bribery was then added.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, praised the Police for being alert at all times and also resisting temptations of being involved in corrupt activities, thus enforcing the law without any hesitation.
The arrested suspects will soon appear before the local magistrate’s court.
The Police investigations are ongoing.
