MPUMALANGA POLICE CONSTABLE AND HIS ACCOMPLICES REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR THEFT AND DAMAGING TO ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
MPUMALANGA – Constable Dumisani Khumalo (32), stationed at Sabie SAPS, Bongani Shabangu (43) James, Mathebula(42) and Masonwabi Mabokwe (38, were remanded in custody by the Graskop Magistrate` Court on Thursday, 9 February 2023 after they were arrested by the security personnel at Graskop, Tweefontein on Wednesday, charged for Theft, Possession of suspected stolen properties and damaging of essential infrastructure.
Their arrest followed after information was received from Phoenix Security about suspects who were loading Transnet railway tracks at Graskop, Tweefontein. On arrival at the identified address the suspects were caught red-handed whilst loading railway tracks on the truck, Bell Loader and an Isuzu LDV. The police were notified. The case docket was handed over to the Hawks Nelspruit-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation for further handling.
The suspects were charged and appeared before the court and the case was postponed to 16 February 2023 for formal bail application. The suspects remained in custody. The exhibits were confiscated and booked at the station as instrumentality. Investigation continues.
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The Provincial Head of the Directorate For Priority Crime Investigation Major General Nico Gerber appreciated the multidisciplinary approach displayed by different law enforcement agencies by bringing the perpetrators of crime into the book.
He further warned the public to refrain from damaging essential infrastructures because it is bringing the economy of the country into a devastated condition. The General further warned the government employees that, “there is no one above the law. Everyone who commits a crime will face the might of the law”. He Concluded.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
