Kgomokhumo exposes rampant cattle rustling

Cutting supply: The police anticipate butcheries to go dry PIC: BOTSWANA POLICE
Cutting supply: The police anticipate butcheries to go dry PIC: BOTSWANA POLICE

The current shortage of meat in the ever cheapest market of meat in Palapye and Mahalapye areas will surely lead to skyrocketing prices for the country’s most common source of protein and preferred relish, Mmegi Staffer, PINI BOTHOKO observes

The Botswana Police Service (BPS)’s anti-stock theft operation dubbed Kgomo Khumo, has invaded Palapye and Mahalapye areas and its presence is evident as butcheries are dry with no meat, a clear indication that indeed most businesses rely on stolen livestock for their businesses. As the police had warned before invading the area for the residents of the Central District to brace themselves for meat free season, some butcheries in Palapye and Mahalapye areas are struggling without meat supply.

This has sparked a debate across social media platforms with the public having mixed feelings over the matter as the majority are of the view that it clearly shows that some butcheries depend wholly on stolen livestock for supplies.


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