Stolen copper cables, scrap yard owner arrested, Brandfort

South African Police Service

Stolen copper cables, scrap yard owner arrested, Brandfort
Stolen copper cables, scrap yard owner arrested, Brandfort

A scrap yard owner arrested after he was found in possession of suspected stolen copper cable in his business premises.

On Sunday 7 August 2022, at about 16:30 Brandfort South African Police Service members received an intelligence led information about a possible stolen property at a scrap yard.

Members followed the information and visited the scrap yard.

A search was made and the alleged suspected stolen copper cable was found stored in bags. 51-year-old business man was arrested and is facing Possession of Suspected stolen copper cable.

The suspect will appear soon in the Brandfort Magistrate Court.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service