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.
GQEBERHA - K9 UNIT CATCH THIEF RED-HANDED STEALING ELECTRICAL CABLES NEAR AIRPORT
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