Breaking: Police Takes Out Electricity & Copper Stealing Terror Group
On Friday, 20 March 2026, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) High-Speed Unit Officers, arrested two (2) male suspects aged forty-two (42) and forty-three (43), for possession of suspected stolen copper and contravention of the Immigration Act, in the Springs area.
While conducting a high-speed operation along the N17 freeway, Officers spotted two (2) male pedestrians hitchhiking. Officers approached the individuals with the intention of removing them from the freeway, as their presence posed a serious danger to motorists.
During the interaction, Officers observed that the suspects appeared nervous and repeatedly clenched their carry bags, raising suspicion. A search was subsequently conducted, leading to the discovery of three rolled copper cables in each suspect’s bag, along with various tools.
When questioned about the items, the suspects failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. Furthermore, they were unable to produce valid documentation permitting them to be in the Republic of South Africa.
The suspects were immediately arrested and transported to the Springs Police Station. The suspected stolen copper and tools were seized as evidence. The duo is expected to appear before the Springs Magistrate’s Court soon.
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