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The South African
16 hours ago
- The South African
R1 million worth of lobster confiscated in Eastern Cape patrol
Two suspects were caught red-handed with West Coast Rock Lobster tails valued at over R1.2 million on Sunday, 27 July, in the Eastern Cape. They were arrested and charged with contravening the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998. According to officers from Port Alfred, the arrests were the result of their keen intuition and alertness. Members of the Port Alfred K9 Unit were conducting routine patrols along the R72 route when they noticed a suspicious light delivery vehicle travelling toward East London. The vehicle was stopped, and the two occupants were questioned. Police report that the men were unable to produce the required documentation or permits to be in possession of the lobsters. The lobster tails, weighing 822.76 kilograms, was confiscated. The suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in the Port Alfred Magistrate's Court soon. In a separate incident in the Eastern Cape, three suspects were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen meat. The trio was found in possession of the meat at their residence. Joe Gqabi District Commissioner, Major General Lindelwa Vellem, thanked the community for their cooperation in the arrests and for not tolerating criminal behaviour. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Man suspected in Sacramento County break-in arrested following standoff
Authorities in Sacramento County said they have arrested a man suspected in a break-in following a standoff at home Monday morning. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, a suspect broke into an unoccupied home on Sunnyview Lane in the community of North Highlands. Deputies said the residents returned home and found him inside, claiming to have a gun. The residents of the home were able to escape unarmed, as the suspect refused to come out, deputies said. Shortly before 9 a.m., the sheriff's office said deputies K-9 and drone teams were on scene in an attempt to have the suspect surrender peacefully. About 20 minutes later, the sheriff's office said the suspect was taken into custody with the help of a K-9. Deputies did not release the suspect's name. The suspect will be transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail after being medically cleared.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Brantford man arrested for early morning stabbing
Vehicle outside the headquarters of the Brantford Police Service on May 12, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News) A Brantford man is facing assault and weapons charges after police were called to a stabbing. Brantford Police Service officers were called to the Victoria Park area, near Wellington Street and Market Street, on Friday around 1:20 a.m. They were told a man approached a male victim, assaulted him and stabbed him. Police said the suspect ran off to a nearby apartment building on Wellington Street and walked into an unlocked apartment in an attempt to hide from police. Officers, with the help of the K9 unit, located the suspect and arrested him without incident. A knife was seized. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 27-year-old Brantford man has been charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and being unlawfully in a dwelling.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- The Sun
Search for missing influencer in Sungai Tui called off after no new leads
MUAR: The search and rescue operation for motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, missing since Monday after his car plunged into Sungai Tui, has been called off. Authorities confirmed no new leads were found after four days of intensive efforts. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz stated that the Incident Command Post at the scene was closed as the search entered its fourth day. The operation involved 77 personnel from multiple agencies, including the Marine Police, K9 Unit, and Fire and Rescue Department. 'The search covered land, water, and air within a several-kilometre radius. Despite thorough efforts, no new evidence was found,' Raiz Mukhliz said. The decision to end the operation allows for expanded coordination if new information emerges. Periodic searches will continue under the supervision of Lenga police station with support from Muar district police. Tengku Nizaruddin, a 38-year-old businessman and vehicle accessories shop owner, went missing after his Perodua Axia was found partially submerged in the river. - Bernama
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Door County Community Emergency Response Team K-9 assists Sheriff to find missing woman
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A missing woman with Alzheimer's was found through the help of the Door County Community Emergency Response Team's K-9 Unit. The Door County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook Saturday night, thanking the K-9 unit for its help, as K-9 Hannah and her handler helped find the missing woman. Senator Tammy Baldwin warns of cuts to Wisconsin Medicaid expansion plan during visit to Green Bay 'Thanks to the incredible work of Hannah and her handler, she was found safe,' the post said. The post continued, citing gratitude to K-9 Hannah and the people who dedicated their time to working as a team in finding the missing woman safely. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
