ELANDSFONTEIN. – The property belonging to Telkom with an estimated value of R10 million was subsequently recovered by police.

Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello reports that members of the provincial Firearm, Liquor and Second hand Goods (FLASH) office operationalised information they obtained.

“The team proceeded to the identified address in Elandsfontein and were initially denied access to the premises.

“Members of the Ekurhuleni District FLASH office, Essential Infrastructure Task Team and other role players were called for backup.”

A search led the team to recover contact and catenary wires which were identified to be the property of Telkom.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has since welcomed the  success achieved in terms of essential infrastructure related crime.

“It is evident that members of the South African Police Service are committed in fighting the scourge of essential infrastructure related crime. This type of crime has both an impact on the economy of the country and the livelihoods of its citizens.”