Scrap metal collectors are warned that unannounced inspections will be undertaken by police at scrap metal businesses. A joint operation will be conducted to address the issue of illegal metals being received by the businesses.
“Illegal metals such as railway lines, transformers and various copper cabling can cause dangerous repercussions when stolen for scrap metal. When railway lines and transformers or copper cables are stolen, it can cause train derailments, electrocutions and no electricity within the community,” said acting eThekwini outer south cluster commander, Brigadier Vukani Mgobhozi.
“A strong warning is sent out to all second hand and scrap metal businesses to comply with all prescriptions within the Second Hands Good Act when receiving goods. We take the theft of illegal metals very seriously.
“If we can ensure that there is no profit or financial gain in the purchasing of illegal metals, by doing regular checks and inspections at our community scrapyards and second-hand businesses, this will reduce the theft of illegal metals. Our partners such as Metro Rail, PRASA, Transnet, Eskom, eThekwini Municipality and Rapid Rail are committed to working together to prevent the loss of our community’s infrastructure and the loss of life.”
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