“On December 29, at around 10am, residents of Vlakfontein looted the cargo from an SAB truck.” said a source.
The truck and trailer were bogged down in a gravel road, and residents took that opportunity to get free beers. Luckily the driver and his team were not harmed. They just watched helplessly as the truck was being looted,” the source added.
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According to Sergeant Khalipha Mvula of the Lenasia South SAPS, police are investigating a case of theft out of vehicle. Five suspects, aged between 16 and 30, were arrested in connection with the looting.
“The suspects were charged for possession of stolen property and appeared in the Lenasia Magistrates’ Court,” said Sergeant Khalipha Mvula.
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