Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

GQEBERHA - Cable theft is an ongoing problem in Nelson Mandela Bay and hampers the provision of basic services and impacts on the infrastructure.  

On Thursday, 3 February 2022 at 14:15, Gqeberha K9 members received and immediately acted on information about a suspect busy stealing electrical cables next to the airport. On arrival members saw one person removing electric cable from a trench leading towards the airport. On seeing the police members approaching, the suspect started running.  After several warnings, K9 ‘Max’ was released and apprehended the 20 year old suspect.

A spade, a pick axe, a hammer and a black bag with copper wire and electrical boxes was confiscated. The damage had affected the electric cable supply power to the airport.

The suspect was detained on a charge relating to the Criminal Matters Amendment Act – damage to infrastructure. He is expected to appear in court soon.

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