DURBAN: 24 October 2022 – On 22 October 2022, a multi-disciplinary operation was conducted where the team was following up on information regarding an illegal workshop that was operating at a small holding in Thornville.
The team proceeded to the identified farm where a search was conducted. Police officers seized copper wire with an estimated value of R1.5 million. Smelting equipment such as gas bottles and tools which are valued at R500 000-00 was also seized. A 36-year-old woman was arrested for possession of stolen property and tampering with essential infrastructure.
The suspect is appearing before the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court this morning.