ALLANRIDGE – The six foreign nationals who appeared in the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court on a charge of a possession of suspected stolen property, have been remanded in custody.

They were arrested in Allanridge after police recovered 560.85 kg of suspected stolen copper cable allegedly belonging to Transnet, in a joint operation with the private agricultural sector.

Ntane Mokoto (42), Noko Lengau (26), Teboho Molupe (42), Thuso Leeto (40), Majoro Mohlolo (48) and Katleho Rampholodi (36) appeared in the Odendaalsrus Magistrates’ Court on 14 October, for possession of suspected stolen property.

Six men

The six males were arrested by Allanridge police on Monday, 12 October, after they were found in possession of suspected stolen copper cable on the R30 road. A case of possession of suspected stolen property was subsequently registered at Allanridge.

The suspects were arrested following collaborative efforts between the police and the E2 (Eyes & Ears) private agricultural sector.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the copper cable was allegedly stolen in the North West Province. A case of theft and tampering with essential infrastructure was registered at Leeudoringstad.

The six accused are expected to return to the same court on Friday, 23 October, for a bail application after being remanded in custody.

The arrests followed a coordinated operation between Allanridge police and the E2 (Eyes & Ears) agricultural sector on Monday, 12 October.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the cable, which belongs to Transnet, was allegedly stolen in the North West. Police seized the 560.85 kg stolen copper cable, with an estimated street value of R100 000. A silver Volkswagen Golf 5 and a white Ford bakkie, allegedly used in the commission of the crime, were also confiscated.The six suspects appeared in the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 14 October, on charges of possession of suspected stolen property.

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