Three arrested with suspected stolen property in Bridge Camp operation.

Three suspects were arrested for alleged possession of suspected stolen property during Operation Shanela II in the Bridge Camp policing area.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Bridge Camp police conducted the operation on the evening of 1 October and during the early hours of 2 October 2026.

Police said the operation followed information about people believed to be in possession of suspected stolen property at Gwatyu Farm and Bongolethu Locality.

Three suspects, aged between 23 and 43, were arrested.

At Gwatyu Farm, a 43-year-old suspect was arrested after police allegedly found a black Acer laptop and computer keyboard in his possession. SAPS estimated the value of the items at R7,000.

At Bongolethu Locality, a 23-year-old suspect was allegedly found in possession of a Ryobi grass cutter with an estimated value of R3,000.

Police said a second suspect, aged 40, was also arrested at Bongolethu Locality after allegedly being found in possession of a Telefunken hi-fi system valued at approximately R2,000.

According to SAPS, none of the three suspects could produce proof of ownership of the items or explain why they were in possession of them.

The three suspects are expected to appear before the Cofimvaba Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 5 October 2026.

Chris Hani District Commissioner Major General Rudolph Adolph commended Bridge Camp police for their swift response to the information received.