Maria David
KOMEYA Simon Petrus (39) and Amon Petrus (35) have been released on bail after making their first brief court appearance on Thursday.
The duo face charges of stock theft.
They were granted bail of N$1 000 each and their case was postponed to 22 February 2023 for further police investigation.
According to Community Affairs Officer Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the accused were arrested on Tuesday.
Aiyambo stated that the duo was found driving a Nissan NP300 on the main road from Okahao to Oshakati, with three male goats (castrated) that were tied in the bakkie.
“They failed to give a satisfactory account for having livestock without a transportation permit,” he said.
He added that these goats have holes in their ears and it looks like the ear tags were removed to defeat the course of justice and to prevent the identification of the goats by the lawful owner.
Aiyambo indicated that the goats, which are valued at N$3 900, were recovered and kept at the Oshakati Police station.
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