A SEARCH leads cops to the arrest of livestock suspects aged 28 and 29.
This after eight live cattle were stolen on a farm and loaded into a white Isuzu bakkie with a cow trailer near Mall of the North outside Polokwane, Limpopo on Friday, 9 May.
Members of the provincial flying squad then received a complaint regarding the stock theft, and they immediately began searching along the N1 South highway.
Their efforts paid off when they located and intercepted the suspected vehicle along the N1 South.
Limpopo police spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the vehicle was found transporting four of the stolen cows and the two suspects were apprehended at the scene.
"During questioning, the suspects revealed that two additional accomplices remained at the farm with the other four stolen cows," he said.
Ledwaba said police proceeded to the location, but the remaining suspects fled into the bushes upon noticing police presence.
"These suspects have been identified, and their arrests is expected soon. All eight stolen cows were successfully recovered alive along with the vehicle, cow trailer and a cow control electrical shocker," he said.
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He said the two arrested suspects are facing charges of possession of suspected stolen property with one suspect facing an additional charge of resisting arrest.
They are scheduled to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate Court on Monday, 12 May.
"The provincial flying squad has successfully recovered eight stolen cows and arrested two suspects following a swift response to a stock theft complaint," said Ledwaba.
Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe has commended the members for their quick response and dedication.
