Metro police arrest suspects for possession of stolen copper
BRAMLEY – The suspects are expected to appear in court soon to answer to a number of charges.
Two men were arrested by undercover Metro police officers for possession of stolen copper in Bramley on March 5.
Metro police spokesperson Xolani Fihla said working on information received, officers proceeded to the corner of 11th Road and 3rd Avenue in Bramley where they observed the suspected property.
Fihla said, “An unknown male opened the gate of the premises, officers approached him, identified themselves as police and proceeded to search inside the premises.”
While searching, police found another man inside the premises and discovered huge quantities of copper cut up into pieces.
“When questioned, the two [men] failed to give a valid explanation for how they acquired the copper and were immediately arrested. Upon arrest, the suspects attempted to bribe officers with R10 000 in cash.”
City Power and Prasa officials were summoned to identify the copper.
Fihla said it was discovered that the copper belonged to Transnet and Prasa with an estimated value of R3 million worth of damage to infrastructure.
“The suspects were detained at Bramley SAPS and charged with damage to infrastructure, possession of stolen copper and bribery.”
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