NC man to appear for illegal possession of human body parts
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A Northern Cape man is expected to appear in court today in connection with the illegal possession of human body parts.
The 27-year-old man from Bathlaros was arrested on Friday afternoon after a tip-off from a community member.
Police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba said the body parts, which include a heart and lungs, were found in the suspect's freezer. He is employed at a funeral parlour in Kuruman.
Ramatseba said the reason the man kept the body parts is not yet clear and police investigations are continuing.
The body parts will be sent to a forensic laboratory in Pretoria.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mothibistad Magistrate's Court.
The 27-year-old man from Bathlaros was arrested on Friday afternoon after a tip-off from a community member.
Police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba said the body parts, which include a heart and lungs, were found in the suspect's freezer. He is employed at a funeral parlour in Kuruman.
Ramatseba said the reason the man kept the body parts is not yet clear and police investigations are continuing.
The body parts will be sent to a forensic laboratory in Pretoria.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mothibistad Magistrate's Court.
