Recent sporadic violent protests have resulted in widespread looting in various parts of Johannesburg and Gauteng, with law enforcement officers working round the clock to contain the destruction caused by mob tirades as they sweep past small businesses and neighbourhoods.
Metro police and members of the police force discovered goods valued at about R500 000 following alleged looting from factories in the Nancefield Industrial area on the evening of 10 May.
Metro police spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar said that various items were found and confiscated.
“The goods which consisted of groceries, furniture, clothing and car parts were found inside shacks in the Slovo Park informal settlement after officers received a tip-off,” Minnaar said.
“No arrests have been made, however, the goods will be returned to the business owners once the criminal investigations have been completed.”
Edited by Stacey Woensdregt
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