Two suspects arrested for possession of stolen copper cables in Leeudoringstad

An intelligence driven operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of suspected stolen copper cable in Leeudoringstad

The operation was conducted following information received by the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Crime Intelligence Unit in early August 2026, regarding a vehicle allegedly transporting suspected stolen copper cable from Makwassie towards Kgakala Location in Leeudoringstad

The information was immediately operationalised in collaboration with Leeudoringstad police, Rapid Railway Police Unit (RRPU) and Sinqobile Security

Members proceeded towards the identified area and were alerted to two vehicles travelling in close proximity to one another; a white Mahindra SUV and a Fiat Stilo

The vehicles were intercepted at the Leeudoringstad four way stop. During the search of the white Mahindra, members recovered four rolls of burned underground signal copper cable, resulting in the arrest of the driver

The operation continued at a residence in Extension 06, Kgakala, Leeudoringstad, where the driver of the Fiat Stilo reportedly resides. A subsequent search of the premises resulted in the recovery of additional suspected stolen signal cable and equipment. A second suspect was consequently arrested

Police seized several rolls of burned underground signal copper cable, one pick, one garden fork,one toolbox, and a welding machine

A white Mahindra SUV was also seized as part of the investigation

The two accused, Christoffer Banda (42) and Ivo Chick Ivo (34), appeared before the Leeudoringstad Magistrates' Court on Friday, 7 August 2026 on charges of possession of suspected stolen copper cable and for contravention of the Immigration Act. They were remanded in custody until their next court appearance

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Arthur Adams, commends the members involved for acting swiftly on intelligence received. He mentioned that copper cable theft has a serious impact on critical infrastructure and the provision of essential services, therefore the police will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to prevent and combat these crimes

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