The commitment of an Upington Rural Safety member was commended for the successful recovery of the solar panels that were reported stolen at a farm on Monday, 20 November 2023.
The member attended a complaint of theft, and conducted the preliminary investigation that led to the arrest of a farm worker.
The solar panels to the value of R8000-00 (eight thousand rand) were discovered buried at the farm and was later returned to the owner.
The 38 year old farm worker is in custody for theft and is expected to appear in court soon.