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Cross-Border Stock Theft On The Rise

Cattle PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Cattle PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The rampant cross-border livestock theft along Botswana and South Africa border is keeping Ramatlabama police on their toes.

As a result, the growing transnational organised stock theft networks threaten the country’s agricultural economy, as it has been a concern for years.

In response to the scourge, police said plans are underway to map a lasting solution to stop cross-border cattle rustlers who sell stolen livestock in South Africa.

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