Two men, aged 41 and 52, have been arrested for possession of stolen livestock by an Umzinyathi District police officer at the KwaSithole area under the Dundee policing precinct.
On Sunday, June 23, a brave and vigilant police officer who was driving from Dundee to Kranskop on the R33 Road noticed a bakkie pulling a trailer with four cattle inside.
He then tactically approached the bakkie to inspect and look at the required documentation for transporting the cattle.
Police spokesperson, Constable Siyabonga Nkwanyana said the bakkie had two occupants, and the trailer had four cattle.
“While checking the documents the officer found it was not completed as required and the brand marks were not clearly visible. The occupants further failed to give proper explanation as to where they were taking the cattle to,” said Constable Nkwanyana.
“The Glencoe Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit was activated for further investigation. The lawful owner of the cattle, from Dannhauser, positively identified the four cattle and they were then handed back to the owner.”
Constable Nkwanyana said the suspects were detained at the Dundee Police Station and they will appear in court soon.
The Umzinyathi District Commissioner Major General Francis Slambert congratulated the police official for his bravery and professionalism in conducting this arrest. Commissioner Slambert said stock theft is one of the concerning crimes in the area.
