Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

Scrap yard owner arrested after he was found in possession of suspected stolen copper cable in his business premises.

On Sunday 07 August 2022 at about 16:30 Brandfort South African Police Service members received an intelligence led information about a possible stolen property at a scrap yard. Members followed the information and visited the scrap yard.

A search was made and the alleged suspected stolen copper cable was found stored in bags.  51-year-old business man was arrested and is facing Possession of Suspected stolen copper cable.

The suspect will appear soon in the Brandfort Magistrate Court.

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