Attachment and Seizure of Property by the South African Police Service.
02 June 2025, Dries Knoetze
“I was recently arrested on a charge of
possession of possible stolen property and the property seized and removed by
...
the SAPS. I have purchased this property from the owner but the owner falsely
laid a charge of theft at the SAPS. Upon my arrest, I gave the proof of payment
to the officers and ultimately the criminal charges were withdrawn by the
Court. I have requested the SAPS to return the property but they refused
indicating that the property is evidence. What can I do?”