Limpopo man arrested after police find him with 14 suspected stolen cattle
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Mentz, Limpopo, after police found 14 cattle at his homestead that he allegedly could not prove ownership of.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 51-year-old man in Limpopo for allegedly possessing 14 suspected stolen cattle. The arrest came after the SAPS received information that the man was keeping the livestock at a homestead in Mentz, Mshongo Section, Capricorn District. Upon investigation, police found the man in possession of the cattle and could not provide proof of lawful ownership.
The man refused to identify the original owner of the cattle, which were not branded, making it difficult to trace the rightful owner. The man is expected to appear in Mankweng Magistrate’s Court, and police investigations are ongoing. Police have advised livestock owners to maintain a livestock register, brand their cattle, and ensure their cattle have a herder at all times to prevent and recover stolen animals.
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