Yesterday, the Economic Infrastructure Task Team raided two suspected illegal scrapyards in Newlands East.

Prasa, Transnet and Telkom also participated in the joint operation. The two yards were located within sight of each other. A total of 682 kilograms of stolen copper was recovered from both yards. Three (3) suspects were arrested aged between 23 and 51 years of age and detained at the Newlands East Police station. Two scales and 15 kilograms of aluminium cables and lids were also recovered. The suspects were arrested for Possession of stolen property and tampering with infrastructure.

Ethekwini District Commissioner, Major General M.V Kheswa said, "Well done to all partners involved. Arrests will continue until infrastructure in Ethekwini is no longer tampered with."

Source: South African Police Service