A 30-year-old Bangladesh National was arrested by the Secunda based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, on Friday 25 October 2024 for possession of suspected stolen properties (food items and detergent) worth above R500 000-00.
On Friday, 25 October 2024 information was received by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, regarding a truck that was offloading stock at the farm in Leslie. Members followed up the information, upon arrival at the farm they noticed a truck offloading stock in boxes and bundles. Members proceeded to the main building where a large quantity of stock was also found.
Two Bangladesh Nationals were found in that particular farm, and one was arrested after being interviewed. Stock inclusive of food items and detergent in boxes and bundles to the estimated value of above R500 000-00 were confiscated. A white Hino truck was also seized.
The accused was arrested and will make his first appearance before the Leslie Magistrates Court on Monday, 28 October 2024.
The Acting Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga applauded the members of the Hawks in Secunda for the arrest and seizure.
Investigation continues.
Foreign National arrested after offloading stock in boxes and bundles of a truck on a farm in Leslie https://t.co/SJH7AhdaoJ#ArriveAlive #StolenStock @SAPoliceService @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/kWmD7nmHJv
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October 28, 2024
