Cable theft suspects held

Johannesburg - Eight suspects were recently arrested by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) when they were found with stolen copper cables that were estimated to be worth about R1 million.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said the officers had followed a lead last Thursday about a truck transporting stolen copper cables in Jeppestown.

“Officers stopped the truck and escort vehicle at corner Commissioner and Johan Paige streets in Jeppestown. They searched the vehicle and eight men were found in possession of stolen copper cables, with an estimated value of R1 million,” Fihla said.

He added that the men were taken to Jeppestown police station and City Power members confirmed that the stolen cables belonged to Telkom.