Stock theft suspects arrested in Kanana
POTCHEFSTROOM – Police in Kanana, supported by the Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Team, Provincial Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, and the Stilfontein Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit, successfully arrested two male suspects on Saturday, 17 January 2026, in connection with a case of stock theft reported in the area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Crime Intelligence received information regarding the whereabouts of suspects linked to the theft of eight cattle in Kanana. Acting on this tip-off, police traced the suspects and found them in possession of eight cattle that they could not account for.
The suspects were immediately arrested and will be charged with possession of suspected stolen livestock. In addition, the suspects failed to provide valid identification documents and will therefore face further charges for contravention of the Immigration Act.
Both suspects, aged 36, are expected to appear before the Orkney Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 January 2026.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the members for their commendable efforts in tracing and arresting the suspects.
He reminded all livestock owners of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs that it is compulsory to mark their livestock in accordance with the Animal Identification Act (Act 6 of 2002).
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