Three employees from a bread company have been arrested after cash was found hidden in their load, casting doubt on their alleged hijacking. The trio is set to appear in the Sterkspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
According to police spokesperson Capt Ursula Roelofse, the driver contacted the police on Saturday, reporting that he and his two crew members were stopped by five suspects in a white Ford bakkie in Herschel.
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The driver and his crew members claimed that they managed to escape, but upon their return, they discovered that the safe and the money were missing. They subsequently drove to the police station to report the incident.
During the preliminary investigation, the police searched the truck and made a startling discovery. Money was found hidden among crates of bread. The trio failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the hidden cash, leading to their arrest. The three men, aged 29, 38, and 40, now face charges of theft and perjury.
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This incident has raised questions about the alleged hijacking and the credibility of the employees’ account. The court proceedings on Monday will shed further light on the case, and the truth behind the hidden cash will hopefully be revealed.
