R 242k stolen copper cable recovered, 6 arrested, Upington

South African Police Service

R 242k stolen copper cable recovered, 6 arrested, Upington
R 242k stolen copper cable recovered, 6 arrested, Upington. Photo: SAPS

Police in Paballelo are investigating a case of possession of suspected stolen copper.

On Wednesday, 20 June 2018 at about 09:00, police followed up on information regarding the bakkie full of copper offloading at a house in Bellona Street.

Upon arrival, the house was raided and police found six suspects busy peeling the copper cable. Six male suspects aged between 32 and 49 were arrested and police confiscated copper cable to the estimated value of R 242 000.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service