Mpumalanga Police Captain arrested for theft remains in custody
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A senior police official who was arrested for theft is set to remain police custody together with his accomplices after making a court appearance.
The 32 years Constable Dumisani Khumalo stationed at Sabie SAPS along with Bongani Shabangu (43) James Mathebula (42) and Masonwabi Mabokwe Thabang Zandonkwani (38) were remanded in custody by the Graskop Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Hawks Spokesperson Captain Dineo Sekgotodi said the suspects were first apprehended by security personnel at Graskop, Tweefontein on Wednesday for charges of theft, possession of suspected stolen property and damage to essential infrastructure.
“Their arrest stems from information that 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 to the truck. The case docket was handed over to the Nelspruit based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team for further handling and the exhibits were confiscated for further investigation.”
Captain Sekgotodi added that their case postponed to February 16th for formal bail application.
