‘Cable thief’, three others arrested in CBD
A man was arrested for possession of suspected train signal copper cables in Marabstad on Wednesday. The police also made three drug-related arrests.
A man was arrested for possession of suspected train signal copper cables in Marabstad on Wednesday.
Pretoria Central Police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said the man was arrested during a routine patrol.
“Police came across three suspicious-looking men and when they stopped them, two managed to escape. One was arrested and upon investigation, more than 60kg of train signal copper cable was discovered in his possession,” she said.
All confiscated property was positively identified by Prasa officials, Selepe said.
She said that cable theft in Pretoria has become a serious crime, with criminals targeting areas such as train rails and electric power cables.
The police also made three drug-related arrests.
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“Police identified a makeshift structure with suspicious people in Bloed Street. During the search of the structure, drugs and money were discovered. One man confirmed that he sells drugs…,” Selepe said.
She said the 33-year-old pleaded with the police not to arrest him and offered a bribe of R100.
“He along with the two others found with drugs were arrested and taken to the Pretoria Central station.”
Station commander Brigadier Moses Dladla thanked his officers for their dedication to the removal of drugs and drug dealers that would ultimately lead to public confidence in the police being restored.
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