The West Rand District Crime Intelligence, in collaboration with Krugersdorp #VisiblePolicing members, arrested a 42-year-old suspect and recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen copper cables valued at approximately R700 000 during an intelligence-driven operation on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Police received information about a white Isuzu truck allegedly being […]
On 22 June 2026, Tshwane Metro Police Department Region 2 Sector 2 members received a tip-off regarding cable stripping and excavation activities at an Onderstepoort scrapyard in Pretoria North.Tshwane Metro Police Department Region 2 Sector 2 members, with support from the Cable Theft Unit, responded swiftly to the complaint. Upon […]
Dedication and swift action by off-duty members of the Fezile Dabi District Infrastructure Task Team led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of suspected stolen copper cable valued at over R1.8 million. On Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at approximately 19:00, team members who were on their rest […]
An intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the Benoni Flying Squad, in collaboration with a private security company, led to the recovery of copper worth an estimated R7 million following the hijacking of four trucks on the R21 near Olifantsfontein on Saturday, 09 May 2026. Three suspects have been arrested […]
On Thursday 16 January 2024 a team of Operation Vala uMgodi Combat, Proactive operators and Crime Intelligence Gatherers operationalised intelligence about copper cables theft and processing happening at Adamson Vlei Farm in Virginia area. The team arrived at the farm, cordoned off the scene and conducted thorough search. One (1) […]
Boots on the ground: Two (2) suspects have been arrested in Jeppestown, Johannesburg in an operation consisting of the Crime Prevention Wardens and Gauteng Traffic Police infrastructure unit. While conducting compliance checks, the team discovered 600kg worth of copper. City Power and Telkom were called in to identify the copper, […]
Police have arrested three suspects after they were found in possession of suspected stolen trailer and a container which was carrying R6 million worth of copper. Both the trailer and the container were reported stolen in Maydon Wharf, Durban on 16 August 2023. Information at police’s disposal indicate that a […]
Police in Pinetown recovered suspected stolen copper valued at over R5 million at business premises on Joule Street in Pinetown on Sunday, 12 February 2023. The team was acting on intelligence when they stormed into the premises and executed a search warrant. Huge bags of copper cables were found stashed […]
Police in Northam has arrested 7 suspects after they were allegedly found transporting suspected stolen copper cables along the Middeldrift-Koedosdorp road on Monday, 23 January 2023. Police received information about suspects who were driving in a white Ford Ranger bakkie, believed to be responsible for the theft of copper cables […]
The SAPS Frances Baard Essential Infrastructure Task Team, Provincial Organised Crime, Flying Squad and the E2 Initiative (Eyes and Ears, project by Business Against Crime SA-BACSA), SAPIS/Syntell Agristructure and local farmers assisted with the apprehension and detention of two suspects. The Provincial Operational Command Centres of the Northern Cape and […]
