Damage and vandalism to essential infrastructure, such as rail and freight, poses a serious threat to the economy and job creation within our province and therefore every effort to prevent and combat these crimes, remains a priority.
On Friday 02 February 2024, Melkbosstrand police members, assisted by Crime Prevention Unit members from a neighbouring station, followed up on information about damages to essential infrastructure which led them to a location Damage and vandalism to essential infrastructure, such as rail and freight, poses a serious threat to the economy and job creation within our province and therefore every effort to prevent and combat these crimes, remains a priority.. Upon arrival at the location, police members spotted a white Ford Ranger parked next to the road. Further inspection led to the recovery of railway pandrol springs with an estimated street value of R175 000. The members apprehended a total of seven men of which six are undocumented persons and one a South African Citizen on charges relating to the possession of presumed stolen property and damage to essential infrastructure.
The suspects are expected to make a court appearance in the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court on the mentioned charges once they have been charged.
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