Tag: Cable Theft

R450 000 worth of stolen copper cables recovered in Isipingo

R450 000 worth of stolen copper cables recovered in Isipingo

Yesterday, members from the SAPS Ethekwini Economic Infrastructure Task Team were patrolling along Bonito Road in Isipingo Rail when they noticed a white bakkie with three suspects reversing towards the rear of a house. The SAPS members approached tactically and noticed a load of copper cables lying at the corner […]

Suspect arrested in possession of a suspected stolen electricity cable in Meadowlands

Suspect arrested in possession of a suspected stolen electricity cable in Meadowlands

A male suspect was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) IIOC Undercover Reaction Unit for the possession of suspected stolen property in Meadowlands, Soweto. On Saturday, May 2023, the officers received information regarding a suspected stolen electricity cable in Meadowlands. The officers were deployed to the given address […]

Suspected cable thief arrested by East London Rapid Rail Police Unit

Suspected cable thief arrested by East London Rapid Rail Police Unit

A 35-year-old male suspect has been arrested after members of East London Rapid Rail Police Unit were busy with destabilisation duties at Buffalo City Metropolitan (BCM) coastal. Approximately 04.20 today while members were at Trum Track Road Quigney East London they spotted a suspicious digging by unknown males and they […]

Nine suspects to appear in court for possession of suspected stolen properties

Nine suspects to appear in court for possession of suspected stolen properties

Nine suspects are expected to appear before the Sekhukhune Magistrate court on Monday 31 October 2022 facing charges of possession of suspected stolen copper cables following their apprehension in Apel policing area on Saturday 29 October 2022 at about 08:00. Police were conducting patrol duties along the D4190 public road […]

Stolen copper worth approximately R15 million was recovered and two suspects arrested.

Stolen copper worth approximately R15 million was recovered and two suspects arrested.

The endeavours of the police in Gauteng Province to fight and curb crimes related to essential infrastructure continue to bear positive results, this after stolen copper worth approximately R15 million was recovered and two suspects arrested. The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng Province, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has […]

Major cable theft bust in Tshwane

Major cable theft bust in Tshwane

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) task team members were doing patrols at the R513 and Brits Road when they spotted a truck carrying scrap metal with three males inside. The truck was stopped and searched. Underneath the scrap metal the officers discovered bags full of suspected stolen copper cables. The […]