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THE NORTHERN Cape police said a man was arrested for possession of suspected stolen diesel worth R10,000.
Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Sergio Kock said the police spotted a suspicious-looking gold Toyota Corolla on the R31 road between Kimberley and Barkly West on Friday.
“The police tried flagging down the vehicle, but the driver drove away. Police pursued and managed to stop the vehicle and searched it. The members found six 25-litre drums filled with diesel stashed in the boot that were allegedly stolen,” said Kock.
He added that the 33-year-old man could not account for the R10,000 worth of diesel and was arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods.
“The suspect will be appearing in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon. The investigation continues,” said Kock.