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Killed trying to protect a friend
Brits – The senseless murder of Dieter Grabie (22) of Brits who was stabbed to death when he pulled his friend Chris Malan (19) out of the way of five knife-wielding attackers, is hard to digest.
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DESTROYED IN SECONDS Where did your gun go to?
SA – The divisional commissioner of operational response services lieutenant general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, on behalf of the National Commissioner of South African Police Service (SAPS) general khehla John Sitole, oversaw the destruction of 35,069 firearms at Cape Gate Wire and Steel Manufactures in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng on Friday 28 January.
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Manhunt for rhino poachers
Limpopo – Police in Limpopo have launched a manhunt to track down rhino poachers responsible for killing three of the endangered animals in two separate incidents.
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37 CUFFED IN 1 WEEK
Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Police arrested 37 perpetrators since Friday 22 January. According to police spokesperson constable Titus Khumalo, 32 were arrested for contravening the Disaster Management Act, two for assault with the intent of causing grievous bodily harm, and three for common assault.
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Elephant tusk dealers in the dock
Limpopo – Three men found in possession of elephant tusks are expected to apply for bail on Tuesday 2 February when they appear before the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court.
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Don’t miss the firearm amnesty deadline
SA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) wishes to remind the public to surrender their illegal and unwanted firearms, firearm parts or ammunition without fear of being persecuted.
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Drugs found stashed in ceiling
Limpopo – A person from Solomondale in the Capricorn District of Limpopo was arrested on Sunday 3 January 2021 after police caught him with R25,000 worth of illegal drugs stashed in a ceiling
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Police seizes drugs worth R1 Million
Polokwane – The relentless efforts by members of the South African Police Service in Limpopo to rid the province of drugs has paid off, following the arrest of a 40-year-old man at his hideout in Polokwane on Friday 8 January. Members of the Limpopo Highway Patrol and the Tracing Team investigated after receiving a tip-off. According to police spokesperson lieutenant colonel Mamphaswa Seabi, the police swooped in on the premises and discovered large quantities of nyaope, crystal meth and drug manufacturing chemicals worth more than R1 million. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is possibly the kingpin who has been distributing drugs to local dealers who are selling it on the streets. The suspect will soon appear before the Polokwane magistrates’ court.
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Police warning against sharing suspects’ photos
SA – Police are cautioning members of the public, particularly social media users, against the dangers of circulating images of alleged suspects prior to being charged and making an appearance in court.
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Scores jailed for flouting lockdown rules
Limpopo – Police in Limpopo arrested 496 people around the province for contravening lockdown level 3 restrictions during an operation conducted from Thursday 31 December 2020 to 1 January 2021.
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Thabazimbi-Dwaalboom road accident
Thabazimbi – Three adults and a three-month-old baby survived a serious car accident on the Thabazimbi-Dwaalboom road on Wednesday 6 January.
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Sensitive readersread no further!
Brits – A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Monday 23 November on charges related to assaulting their week-old baby.
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