The EMPD arrested two men, aged 27 and 37, on December 21 for allegedly tampering with essential infrastructure in Mayfield, Daveyton.

Officers reportedly caught the pair in the act on Verster Street, where they were found in possession of about 29 metres of aluminium single-core cable.

According to EMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, this type of cable is apparently used for illegal electricity connections.

Both men were detained at the Putfontein Police Station and will appear in court soon.

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