Crime intelligence-driven operation resulted in the arrest of suspects in possession of suspected stolen copper | Accidents.co.za | Discussion, Prevention, Investigation and Response

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Crime intelligence-driven operation resulted in the arrest of suspects in possession of suspected stolen copper | Accidents.co.za | Discussion, Prevention, Investigation and Response

On the night of 15 January 2025 at approximately 22:00, an intelligence-driven operation was successfully carried out in collaboration with the East London POPS team. The operation culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Mdantsane, where suspects was apprehended in possession of suspected stolen copper. The recovered copper, valued at an estimated amount of R300000, included thirty bags of copper, one fully packed crate…