On Sunday, 21 September 2025, police in Upper Tugela arrested a 32-year-old suspect for stock-theft related crimes and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
A report of twelve cattle which were stolen at Moyeni area on 13 August 2025 was received by the police in Upper Tugela. Investigations and tracing of the stolen livestock ensued and on 16 August 2025 eight cattle were recovered at Stulwane area and Nqobani Xulu (25) was arrested. Xulu has appeared in court and is currently in custody.
During that operation at Stulwane, one suspect believed to be a kingpin in the theft of livestock evaded arrest and fled the area. Tracing operations were undertaken by police in Upper Tugela and on Sunday, 21 September 2025 a 32-year-old suspect was finally arrested at Gangandweni area. He was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm as well as ammunition.
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