By REGINALD KANYANE
Two men aged 53 and 36 were arrested by Vryburg police for being in possession of suspected stolen copper worth R164 892 on Sunday. The North West police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, warrant officer, Tryphosa van Rooyen said, the bakkie was stopped by crime prevention police who were conducting patrol on Market street.
“During the search, copper cables and copper rods were found at the back of the vehicle, which the driver and the passenger could not account for. The copper weighed 1208 kilograms with an estimated value of R164 892. The copper was confiscated and both suspects were immediately arrested.
“A case of possession of the suspected stolen property is under investigation. The suspects briefly appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” van Rooyen said.
Meanwhile, the acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Tshenolo Tlotleng commended the police for their vigilance and swift response, which led to this success.
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