Two suspects nabbed for possession of electrical cables worth R3000


By BAKANG MOKOTO

7 July 2025 – Two men aged 35 and 36 respectively, were arrested for possession of suspected stolen goods in the Kimberley. This comes after crime prevention members who were patrolling on 6 July 2025 at approximately 4pm inChurch Street, in the Utility area in Kimberley, conducted a stop and search on two suspects.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said two suspects were found in possession of suspected stolen electrical cables valued at approximately R3000. Gopane said both suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon.

“The damage to essential infrastructure remains a priority for SAPS and efforts will be intensified to address the illegal activity involving these related crimes,” she said.

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