By Obakeng Maje

Pampierstad-Police are investigating a case for being in possession of suspected stolen copper after a man was arrested in Phakamile Mabija Road, with a bag of copper wire. 

On Friday,Provincial members were busy with routine visits to scrap metal dealers when they stopped and search the suspect. “A 24 year-old Pampierstad man could not account for the possession nor did he have any proof of ownership with him hence the arrest” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

The total weight of the copper weighs 12kg and estimated to be about R1000 in street value. The man was charged for possession of suspected stolen property and will appear in court on Monday” Kock said.

The police have noted that although copper is the preferred item for thieves, all types of metals such as outside taps, gutters, church bells, brass ornaments, geyser pipes and manhole covers and brass components from fire hydrants are also taken into consideration.

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