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Electricity theft ‘masterminds’ arrested in Ntabamhlophe

The men were found in possession of electricity boxes valued at about R10 000

June 7, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

One of the electricity units recovered from the suspects.

Police believe they have arrested the alleged masterminds who have been conducting illegal electricity connections.

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Two people aged 33 and 39 were arrested in the Emahluthini and Emdwebu areas of Ntabamhlophe last Wednesday.

The men were found in possession of electricity boxes valued at about R10 000.

The pair has been charged for possession of suspected stolen property and appeared in the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court on June 1.

The arrests come after an intelligence driven operation between Eskom, Ntabamhlophe police and the Crime Intelligence Unit.

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June 7, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Sihle Ntenjwa

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