GAUTENG - Essential infrastructure related crime has a detrimental impact on society and it is for this reason that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) remain resolute to arrest perpetrators of these types of crimes.

On Thursday, 12 January 2023 police in Westrand District arrested a 26-year-old suspect in T Section Informal Settlement in Khutsong on charges that include theft, possession of presumed stolen property and tampering with essential infrastructure.

A preliminary report suggests the Essential Infrastructure Task Task of Westrand District operationalised a community tip-off and proceeded to the identified address.

The team recovered a Transnet feeder cable found in possession of the suspect.

Community members are urged to join the fight against essential infrastructure related crime and encouraged to provide tip-offs to the Essential Infrastructure Task Team or alternstively the nearest police station, SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111 or leave a tip-off on the MySAPS App.

Source: South African Police Service