31-Year-Old Man Arrested For Possession Of Stolen Diesel

A 31-year-old suspect is set to appear at the Delmas District Court today, Wednesday 14 February 2024, following his arrest for the possession of allegedly stolen diesel.

The incident occurred on Monday, 12 February 2024, around 05:30, when members of Maximum Security were conducting foot patrols near the railway line in Delmas.

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During their patrol, the security officers noticed a white Opel Corsa Utility vehicle with individuals loading plastic containers at the back. As they approached the vehicle, the suspects quickly fled the scene using the mentioned vehicle.

In response, law enforcement agencies from POLSEC were called in to assist in apprehending the suspects.

After a coordinated effort, the suspect was found in possession of 420 litres of diesel. Despite being confronted, he failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the possession of the presumed stolen fuel.

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Consequently, he was apprehended and charged accordingly. Both the suspect’s vehicle and the plastic containers filled with diesel were confiscated as evidence.

The arrest of the suspect has been welcomed by Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, the Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga. This successful operation highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combat the theft and illegal trade of valuable resources.