SCP disrupt copper cable theft in Newlands
A late-night alert from an on-site guard resulted in a dramatic confrontation with cable thieves, as SCP Security and SAPS worked together to disrupt the theft and secure evidence.
On August 18 at approximately 19:35, SCP Control Room was alerted by an on-site guard related to suspicious activity involving three Toyota Quantum taxis parked near a manhole in Newlands.
Suspects were seen removing and loading copper cables.
SCP Security units arrived first on scene, prompting the suspects to flee. SCP’s Clive Maher said a Toyota Quantum taxi collided with their reaction officers’ vehicle before escaping. “Several suspects also fled on foot, abandoning vast quantities of copper cables, all equipment, and three Toyota Quantum taxis.”
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Maher said that this is a massive success for SCP. “This is a serious amount of copper that we have got, we got three of the taxis that were involved. This is a big one for the area, and probably the biggest we have ever had.”
He said that this is a warning to these criminal syndicates that they are not going to watch them strip the country and the city of its infrastructure. “We are going to fight against it, and intensify our efforts, and anyone who tampers with the infrastructure is going to be held accountable. We will not allow this to happen in our country any longer.”
Maher added that further investigation is underway. He congratulated his team, who spotted the suspects and SAPS, for the swift action in disrupting this attempted theft.
Evidence recovered:
- Abandoned copper cables
- Bags of tools and equipment
- One unlocked cellphone
Response and status
- SAPS took control of the evidence and is opening a criminal case docket
- SCP Security assisted in recovering additional cables from the manhole
- Three Quantum taxis and stolen cables remain secured on site
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