By Obakeng Maje

Kathu-Police are investigating a case of possession of suspected stolen copper wire.

“Police were busy patrolling the area when they noticed a suspect carrying a copper wire” Lieutenant Donald Mdhuli said.

“A 56 year-old man claims that he was given a copper by Eskom employees at a dumping site” he said. 

The copper weighs 21.3kg and estimated at the street value of R2000. 

This happened today at Mangaan street in Kathu. The suspect has been arrested and will appear at Kathu Magistrate Court soon. 

The investigations continue.