A WOMAN (29) appeared in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, September 8, following her arrest over alleged possession of suspected stolen copper cables and an aluminium-steel electrical component reportedly removed from a municipal electricity mini-substation. She later appeared in court on Thursday, September 10. Meanwhile, outcomes of the case were not available at a time of going to print.
The woman, who is in the business industry, was arrested on Sunday in Mthatha by members of the Hawks in collaboration with King Sabata Dalindyebo law enforcement.
“The investigation followed intelligence received by the joint team regarding a Toyota GD-6 allegedly being used to transport copper cables at Phola Park in Mthatha,” Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said.
Mhlakuvana further said that the police operation resulted in the recovery and seizure of copper cables with an estimated value of R36 000, a Toyota GD-6 allegedly used to transport the suspected stolen material, and an aluminium-steel electrical component estimated to have a black-market value of approximately R25 000.
He said preliminary identification established that the material was consistent with electrical infrastructure belonging to the municipality.
The woman was charged for possession of suspected stolen property.
