Large volumes of copper cables were found stored in one of the biggest scrapyards in the Devland area near Soweto, said City Power.

BREAKING: Police have recovered large amount of copper cables in Devland near Soweto at one of the biggest scrap yards in the area. All power suppliers including @CityPowerJhb, @Eskom_SA Prasa & other arms of government have been called to the scene. More on @ScrollaAfrica pic.twitter.com/XbWD9cgcse

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City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the copper cables were discovered this Thursday by Police, JMPD, and City Power’s security.

South Africa has a major problem with copper theft, and the thieves are becoming increasingly brazen and more violent.

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“Scrapyards are the biggest problem,” said Mangena.

Mangena added that all power suppliers including City Power, Eskom, Prasa and other arms of government have been called to the scene.

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