Copper theft suspects arrested
Two suspects were apprehended by the Putfontein SAPS on September 16 for being in possession of copper cables while attempting to leave a business premises.
“A security services supervisor was on duty when he stopped a vehicle that was about to exit the business yard,” said Putfontein SAPS spokesperson, Const Raider Ubisi.
“The security supervisor alleges that he asked for a pass certificate from the driver of the vehicle.
“The driver and his crew failed to provide the pass which is when the supervisor searched the vehicle.
“The security guard found a large quantity of copper cables stacked inside, and a bolt cutter believed to have been used in cutting the cables.
“When the occupants of the vehicle were asked about the copper they failed to give a satisfactory answer to the security guard.
After the SAPS officers were alerted the suspects were arrested.
“Investigations continue in the case.”
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Female arrested of possession of explosives
A case of unlawful possession of explosives was opened at the Benoni SAPS against a female suspect who made her first court appearance on September 19, this according to Benoni SAPS spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele.
“A 41-year-old female was arrested at the Kingsway mind dumps for unlawful possession of explosives,” said Sekele.
According to a report, the accused was stopped and searched by EMPD Tracing Unit officers and explosives and detonators were confiscated.
The EMPD Squad uncovered 11 tubes of explosives and 11 detonators inside her hand bag.
It is suspected the explosives were unlawfully obtained and used for illegal mining as well as for Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) bombings.
Dog poisonings
According to director of Benoni Animal Rescue Centre (BARC) Lauren Kelly, dog poisonings appear to be on the rise.
“If possible, keep your dogs inside your house at night and check your garden in the morning for suspicious food items,” she said.
“The criminals preferred poison is Aldicarb – commonly known as Two Step.
“It is a black granular substance that is put inside sausages, viennas and other such products and is extremely toxic.
“If you suspect that your dog has been poisoned, please get it to your closest vet immediately.
Lauren can be contacted on 062 641 3475 for more information.
Putfontein SAPS speak at Albinism Society
Putfontein SAPS officers recently attended a talk at the Albinism Society of South Africa (ASSA) at St Johns Anglican Church in Putfontein.
“Shoki Kekana (St Johns ASSA coordinator) reminded people living with albinism that it is not a curse, they need not to think low of themselves and she further stated they have the right to life and to be treated like any other person,” said Putfontein SAPS spokesperson Const Raider Ubisi.
“Key-note speaker Nomasonto Mazibuko (founder and national director of Albinism Society of South Africa) told the people living with albinism condition to accept their condition before they expect the society to accept them.
“She emphasised the issue of them empowering themselves with education and other necessary skills that will make it impossible for them to be overlooked.
“She warned everyone that albinos don’t disappear, they are kidnapped and killed for rituals beliefs.
“She reiterated that it is a myth that Albinos body parts makes strong muti that boosts businesses and warned parents against selling their kids for financial gains.”
Const Ubisi advised people with albinism conditions to report any form of derogatory remarks made to them by any member of society, and told them that the police are committed to assist them should they encounter such behaviour from the community.
He also encouraged the parents to always monitor their children, and to report to the police as soon as possible should their children disappear or get kidnapped.
