Police Crack Down on Copper Theft and International Fraud
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Police Crack Down on Copper Theft and International Fraud
Following a major police operation earlier this week, a group of Chinese nationals is set to appear in the Lutzville Magistrate’s Court today. Swift action by Lutzville SAPS has led to the arrest of 25 suspects after police intercepted a truck allegedly loading stolen copper cables in Koekenaap on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says the truck was allegedly destined for Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. “The members received a tip off …
A large-scale operation was launched as part of an investigation into the theft of valuable copper cables and various construction materials from construction sites across Istanbul. 19 suspects were taken into custody during the operation.
Chinese nationals arrested for the illegal possession of Eskom cables
A group of Chinese nationals is appearing in the Lutzville Magistrate’s Court today, following a major takedown by Lutzville SAPS members on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. The members received a tip-off about a truck loading copper cables at Piksteel Street, Koekenaap. The truck was allegedly going to offload in Gqeberha, […]
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