By Obakeng Maje
Vryburg- The North West Provincial Commissioner thanked the community for their co-operation in the fight against crime that led to apprehension of suspects for  non-ferrous metals related crime in Vryburg. 

“It is alleged that suspects were clamped down when transporting tons of copper cables on Thursday.  The arrest was made after police attached to the station’s Firearm, Liquor and Second Hand goods (FL ASH) received information that there was a vehicle transporting copper cables” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Police followed-up the suspected vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and searched at one of the local filling stations and two occupants were questioned about the copper wires that were in the car.  

They allegedly informed the police that they bought the copper wires in Northern Cape, but could neither produce proof of purchase nor confirm the place where they bought the cables.

More than 4 tons of copper wires valued at more than R260 000 were confiscated.

The suspects, aged 51 and 52 are due to appear in Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday for possession of suspected stolen property.

Investigation into the matter continues. 
-TDN
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