Truck burnings on the R40 and R71

LIMPOPO – The Police in Phalaborwa under Mopani District are investigating three cases of malicious damage to property, after three trucks were reportedly burned on 01 November 2023 at around 19:00.

According to information, the members of the community went on a rampage, barricaded the R40 and R71 with stones, branches of trees and also burned tyres.

Reportedly, unruly and opportunistic criminals took advantage of the protest, thus attacking three truck drivers and ordering them out of the trucks in the process. They then searched them and robbed them of their cell phones. They then went on to burn their trucks. The damage is estimated at a value of R2 million.

The motive behind the incident is currently unknown at this stage however, police investigations are underway. No one has been arrested as yet.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects involved should contact Detective Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Freddie Lubbe 082 573 3601 or #CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station or #MySAPSApp. Investigations are still ongoing.