Plasma screen televisions worth R1,2 million recovered
Two suspects were arrested in a workshop parked a truck loaded with plasma screen televisions worth an estimated R1,2 million
Plasma screen televisions worth an estimated R1,2 million were recovered and two suspects arrested at a workshop in the Free State.
PLASMA SCREEN TELEVISIONS AMONG RECOVERED ITEMS
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli detailed that yesterday, Friday, 9 September, the two suspects were arrested with loads of TV screens, booze and diesel in Mangaung.
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“At about 14:30, Mangaung Liquor and Second Hand Goods compliance team visited second-hand goods shops and scrap metal places in Mangaung. While busy in Hamilton, members visited one workshop with trucks parked inside the business premises,” Kareli explained.
“Upon inspection, members found a truckload of 139 units of 60-inch plasma screens and 32 units of 55-inch plasma screens worth an estimated R1,2 Million.”
Kareli
SECOND TRUCK FOUND WITH EXPENSIVE ALCOHOL
Sergeant Kareli added that the second truck was opened and members found pallets full of different expensive whiskies and vodkas worth an estimated R250 000.
“ Behind the trucks, members also found 20liter containers full of diesel and two large containers full of diesel petroleum worth an estimated R30 000,” the officer explained.
He further explained that the two suspects aged 42 and 38 failed to provide police with proper documentation proving ownership or purchase thereof and were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods as well as contravening the immigration act.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court soon.
THEFT OF FUEL TANKERS ON THE RISE IN SA
Meanwhile, new data published by Netstar reveals hijacking of fuel tankers and theft of petrol and diesel out of car tanks are significantly increasing.
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This new data on hijacking, criminal syndicates, and car theft trends is attributed to the startling increase in fuel prices, which has resulted in fuel tankers and fuel theft from vehicles to shoot up.
Netstar also revealed that they had seen a spike in vehicle thefts during the morning hours. This followed by a surge in hijackings during the afternoon and the evening.
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