Four suspects behind bars for possession of suspected stolen copper
Date Published:
2023/06/05
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the National Commissioner Free State

 

TROMPSBURG - Four men are in police custody after being halted by the Trompsburg Highway Patrol on the N1 road.

On Monday morning, 5 June 2023, Trompsburg Highway Patrol members were conducting their duties on the N1 road. At about 03:50, they noticed a white VW Golf that had driven past them the previous night. The particular car was now heading in Bloemfontein's direction.

Members stopped the car near Trompsburg and upon searching, police found suspected stolen copper cable and housebreaking implements.

Four suspects aged between 30 and 40 were apprehended for suspected theft of copper cable and housebreaking implements.

The four are expected to appear before Trompsburg Magistrate's Court soon.
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