| 2024/06/24 |
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Media Statement DURBAN – Yesterday, members from the SAPS Ethekwini Economic Infrastructure Task Team were patrolling along Bonito Road in Isipingo Rail when they noticed a white bakkie with three suspects reversing towards the rear of a house. The SAPS members approached tactically and noticed a load of copper cables lying at the corner of the residential premises. Upon inspecting the rear of the bakkie, copper cables were found under tarpaulins. The suspects could not account for being in possession of the cables. All three suspects, aged between 32 and 46, were arrested and charged for tampering with essential infrastructure and being in possession of suspected stolen property, as well as receiving of stolen property. The copper is valued at approximately R450 000. The Ethekwini District Commissioner, Major General Makhosazana Victoria Kheswa said, “The Ethekwini Economic Infrastructure Task Team are committed to arresting such offenders and ensuring they are brought before a court of law to be prosecuted. Possession, purchasing and selling of stolen property is a serious offence, especially when it interferes with our infrastructure and the economy of our country.” Ends
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