COMMUNITY

Nineteen people have appeared in the Goodwood Magistrate’s court on charges of theft after a truck transporting frozen chicken was hijacked.

The suspects were arrested following the robbery of a cargo vehicle in Wynberg which was carrying frozen chicken worth more than R600 000.

Nine vehicles were also seized during the arrest and a firearm confiscated. NPA spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila says the case has been postponed to next week for bail information.

The suspects remain in custody.

Source: SABC