Cable theft syndicate behind bars

Following intensive investigations, the joint SAPS/Eskom team visited an unscrupulous scrap metal dealer in eMalahleni. Large amounts of copper cables were found loaded on a truck that was ready to off-load at the facility.

Fourteen suspects involved in cable theft incidents, including a scrap metal dealer, were arrested earlier this week.

On Tuesday, March 8 a team comprising the Vosman South African Police Service, the Hawks, and Eskom Investigators, swooped on multiple premises in Vosman outside the township of KwaGuqa.

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Four suspects appear in court for alleged copper cable theft

Three arrested for attempted murder, attempted theft and attempted trespassing

A large number of stolen cables, consisting of aluminum and copper, were found stored on several of the premises.

A criminal case has been opened against the perpetrators, including the scrap dealer and some security personnel, and more arrests are likely to follow.