Two more suspects arrested for looting washing powder in Limpopo

Police in Limpopo have arrested two more suspects’ relation to the looting of washing powder from a cargo truck along R101 in Modimolle.

The two individuals, who are members of the public, were arrested at their residence in the Phagameng location on Friday.

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They join the three other SAPS employees in Modimolle who were also arrested for the theft of washing powder.

Warrant Officer Frans Ndlovu [55] and Warrant Officer Lesiba Boya [49] were granted bail of R3000 each.

Meanwhile, Cleaner Lucas Moima [50] was granted R5000 bail. They will appear again on 02 October 2025 for further Police investigation.

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The total number of arrested suspects is five. The two recently arrested suspects will appear before the local Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 28 July.

According to information, a delivery truck carrying pallets of washing powder lost control along the R101 road near Modimolle.

During the chaos that followed, the two police officers allegedly looted the split cargo using a marked SAPS vehicle, while the general cleaner was later also linked to the crime.

A joint investigation by the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit and Modimolle LCRC led to their arrest and recovery of some of the stolen goods.