Wolmaransstad-North West police arrested three suspects after they were found being in pssession of copper cables in Makwassie.

The incident happened yesterday at around 09:00am when Sannieshof Stock-theft police were on patrol.

“Police were patrolling the area and noticed three suspicious-looking men with school bags full” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

The police stopped and searched them, they allegedly found copper cables stashed in their bags.

Three suspects were subsequently arrested after interpellarion from police.

“Three men aged 16,25 and 27 will appear before Wolmaransstad Magistrate Court on Friday.

Police investigations continue. 

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