A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Deben police after he was found in possession of suspected stolen copper cable.
A 26-YEAR-old man was arrested by the Deben police after he was found in possession of suspected stolen copper cable.
Police spokesperson, Captain Mosimaneotsile Letsapa said the suspect was arrested following information from a community member.
“The police received a tip-off from a community member about a person allegedly burning something in the veld.
“After receiving a tip-off, the police responded swiftly and upon their investigation the suspect was found burning copper cables and was arrested. The suspect will appear in the Kathu Magistrate’s court soon on a charge of suspected stolen property. The Acting District Commander of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Colonel Nkunika encouraged the community to continue reporting any terminal activities to the police,” said Letsapa.
