According to the preliminary investigation, the storeroom seems to have been broken into twice, allegedly by the same suspect.
“It is also alleged the suspect tried to cover his tracks by putting some items back, but his attempts were fruitless.”
Mpumalanga acting police commissioner Maj-Gen Zeph Mkhwanazi said police took a dim view of any activity that could impede its operations to curtail crime and poaching in the KNP.
“We are glad that an arrest was swiftly made after a break-in in one of our storerooms. People should take note that anyone who commits crime will be arrested, regardless of their status or positions,” he said.
“The matter is going to court and we believe the law will take its course without fear of favour.”
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SANParks employee arrested after police storeroom burglary
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A SANParks official has been arrested for burglary despite trying to cover his tracks after coming under scrutiny in connection with suspicious activity at a stock theft unit storeroom at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park (KNP).
The 52-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and is expected to appear in court soon.
SANParks said it was aware of the arrest and the official had resigned.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brig Donald Mdhluli said the police storeroom was burgled on January 23.
Equipment used at crime scenes by police, including those used during investigations into poaching, were stolen.
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According to the preliminary investigation, the storeroom seems to have been broken into twice, allegedly by the same suspect.
“It is also alleged the suspect tried to cover his tracks by putting some items back, but his attempts were fruitless.”
Mpumalanga acting police commissioner Maj-Gen Zeph Mkhwanazi said police took a dim view of any activity that could impede its operations to curtail crime and poaching in the KNP.
“We are glad that an arrest was swiftly made after a break-in in one of our storerooms. People should take note that anyone who commits crime will be arrested, regardless of their status or positions,” he said.
“The matter is going to court and we believe the law will take its course without fear of favour.”
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