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SA – A stark reality... 16 people are being kidnapped or abducted in South Africa daily. This represents an alarming increase in abduction crimes when compared to figures recorded by the police during previous years.
Thabazimbi – The Thabazimbi Fire Protection Association (TPFA) had a very busy fire season during 2019. According to the TPFA’s records, the following fires were reported between May and November 2019:
Brits – Russel de Beer (48), who stands accused of running a dagga laboratory, was denied bail when he appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Friday 29 November. He is believed to be a major supplier of dagga and related products in the country.
SA – A stark reality... 16 people are being kidnapped or abducted in South Africa daily. This represents an alarming increase in abduction crimes when compared to figures recorded by the police during previous years.
Brits – A 28-year old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.
Brits – The Hartbeespoortdam K9 Unit members arrested a 36-year old suspect in Primindia, Brits on Friday 22 November for dealing in drugs.
Modimolle/ Limpopo – On Friday 15 November, a 25-year old man was arrested in Modimolle for the illegal possession of two rhino horns.
Polokwane – On Sunday 10 November, a crime intelligence-driven operation by police in Burgersfort prevented a group of armed men from robbing a casino and other business premises in the area.
Brits – The serious organised crime unit of the directorate for priority crime investigation with members of forensic science laboratory and local criminal record centre, descended on a hydroponic dagga lab in Brits on Saturday 9 November and arrested the owner of a cannabis dispensary.
Brits – On Monday 11 November, a 55-year old man appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court to answer to 15 counts of sexual assault.
Thabazimbi – Op Donderdagmiddag 31 Oktober het ‘n aantal gewapende rowers op ‘n PEP Store winkel in Lephalale toegeslaan.
Brits – A 28-year old man, believed to be part of a spate of business robberies in Brits and Rustenburg, is set to make two separate court appearances in the next two months to answer for his crimes.
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