Trio arrested for tampering with essential infrastructure – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-23 11:15:56

South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga

NELSPRUIT – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, has welcomed the arrest of three men aged between 18 and 29, who were arrested yesterday, 21 October 2021, for allegedly tempering with essential infrastructure and Contravening the Criminal Amendment Act 18 of 2015.

According to information, police in collaboration with some members of the security forces were informed about a group of suspects that were tampering with a transformer belonging to Eskom. On their arrival at the scene, the security formations noticed three male suspects who attempted to flee from the scene but were swiftly arrested by security personnel who were patrolling around the area. The damage caused by the suspects is estimated to be R65000.

The Suspects are due to appear before the Carolina Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 25 October 2021.

The Provincial Commissioner further emphasised that these acts, not only do they cripple the economy but also place the lives of these individuals at risk.

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