Five suspects nabbed for possession of copper cable

GAUTENG – Five males aged between 25 and 35 were arrested at Westonaria industrial area for possession of copper cable on 25 June 2019.06.26

Captain PJ Conradie of Westonaria detectives, spotted an empty building while he was busy with his daily investigation routine duties at one of the scrap metal dealers at the industrial area. The Captain heard some strange noises nearby and saw people busy inside the empty building stripping copper cable.

He immediately called for back at Westonaria SAPS, and while he was waiting for backup he drove around the building to the main gate and saw the suspects jumping over the wall. The quick response by SAPS members lead to the arrest of five suspects. The suspects will appear soon at Westonaria Magistrate Court.

West Rand District Commissioner, Major General PF Kekana, welcomed the arrest and applauded the members for their good work. He said: “Copper cable theft in the Westrand District is a concern and we will continue addressing it and make sure that suspects are brought to book and face the full might of the law. We are making a clarion call to the community to be active participants by providing information on any lawlessness to the police”. Information can be shared with Crime stop hotline 08600 10111.