By Obakeng Maje
Vryburg- The fight against non-ferrous metals related crimes became successful when three suspects were apprehended for theft of electrical copper cables on Thursday in Vryburg.  

North West police said the arrest came after the town was left dark due to alleged theft of electric copper cable after 22:00 on Thursday. 

“It is alleged that a team contracted to ESKOM and known as Combined Private Investigation that was deployed in the affected area, immediately conducted a search.

“They allegedly searched electric power line and the field along N14 road where three males were found in possession of 450 metres of electrical copper cables that were apparently stolen from the power line near Vryburg” captain Pelonomi Makau said.

The police were called to attend the scene where three rolls of electrical copper cables were confiscated. The replacement value of the cables is estimated at R67 000. Three suspects,  aged 29, 38 and 46 were arrested for theft and being in possession of copper cables. 

The trio is due to appear in Vryburg Magistrate Court on Monday.  
-TDN
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