Indian man caught with stolen goods

Monday, January 12, 2015

Police are investigating a 61-year-old Indian man who was found in possession of about 900kg of copper wire suspected to be stolen goods. He was arrested on Thursday after a police tip off.

The station Commander for Broadhurst, Superintendent Bonosi Molapisi said they arrested the man following a raid at his scrapyard at Broadhurst industrial and the police officers found the copper contained in bags. “We have not yet formally charged him because investigations are still on going. The charges may vary depending on the outcome of the investigations.

“He is not in police custody but his movement has been restricted because of investigations. He will appear after he has been charged, ” he said.

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Indian man caught with stolen goods

Police are investigating a 61-year-old Indian man who was found in possession of about 900kg of copper wire suspected to be stolen goods. He was arrested on Thursday after a police tip off.