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The Welkom Anti-Gang Unit, in partnership with the Reddersburg South African Police Service (SAPS), successfully arrested a murder suspect.
This operation emphasizes the significance of interdepartmental collaboration and the vital role informants play in quickly identifying and apprehending criminals.
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Incident at Thabong
On Friday, February 14, 2025, the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit was on crime prevention patrols in Thabong when they received a report of a murder in the Katleho Section. Initial details revealed that Tshediso Ishmael Mosenohi, aged 47, was fatally stabbed in the neck after an altercation with a known suspect, who then fled the scene.
Information Sharing and Suspect Tracking
As the Anti-Gang Unit wrapped up their shift on Saturday, February 15, 2025, they disseminated crucial information about the suspect to the incoming team. This new team quickly mobilized their informant network, confirming that the suspect had escaped to Reddersburg, a town close to Bloemfontein.
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Apprehension in Reddersburg
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, around 14:00, the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit received accurate information about the suspect’s location in Reddersburg. With the required authorization, the team proceeded to Reddersburg to track the suspect down.
Upon arrival, an off-duty member of the Reddersburg Community Service Centre (CSC) confirmed that the suspect was moving from Matoporong towards the Reddersburg Central Business District (CBD).
Working in conjunction with on-duty members of the Reddersburg CSC, the team successfully intercepted the suspect’s vehicle and apprehended him. The 30-year-old suspect has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on February 18, 2025.
This effective operation demonstrates SAPS’s dedication to fighting crime and ensuring community safety through coordinated efforts and intelligence sharing.
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The deployment of specialized units such as the Anti-Gang Unit, along with the support of local police and community informants, is essential for promptly securing justice for victims.
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