By OBAKENG MAJE 

12 March 2025- A scrapyard owner (70) was arrested in Jan Kempdorp for allegedly being in possession of stolen property. The suspect was arrested on Tuesday after the SAPS Provincial Firearms, Liquor and Second-Hand Goods unit with Provincial Organized Crime, Essential Infrastructure Task Team and the Jan Kempdorp SAPS Designated Second-Hand Goods Officer, searched the premises and found copper cable, copper pipes, solar panels and flood lights worth approximately R30 000.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Ssergio Kock said the suspect will appear in the Jan Kempdorp Magistrate’s Court soon. Kock said the police appreciated the information shared and encouraged the public to continue to be their ears and eyes as Essential Infrastructure crimes remains one of their priorities. 

“The search was part of the endeavour to address damage to essential infrastructure in the province. The police received a tip-off and followed up on it. They pounced on the owner of a scrap metal business on Tuesday at around 9am, and arrested him for being in possession of the stolen property. 

“The community can contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or utilize the MySaps app. All information will be treated confidentially and say no to stolen goods,” he said. 

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