The City of Cape Town’s metal theft unit made 132 arrests during the first six months of the current financial year.
Councillor JP Smith, responsible for safety and security, said this was a 45% increase year on year. The unit made 91 arrests during the same period in the last financial year.
Among other items, the unit impounded copper cables, transformers, municipal fencing and street lights. "But at the same time the arrest and confiscation rate is also extremely disappointing, as it simply underscores once more that metal theft remains one of our biggest challenges,” said Smith.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cape Town metal theft arrests increase by 45%The City of Cape Town’s metal theft unit made 132 arrests during the first six months of the current financial year.
Read more »
PODCAST | Rape and sexual violence in SA: interview with Rape Crisis Cape Town TrustWe discuss issues related to rape and sexual violence including consent and coerced consent within relationships and marriages, and how we can start conversations that will help stem the tide of this scourge.
Read more »
PODCAST | Rape and sexual violence in SA: interview with Rape Crisis Cape Town TrustWe discuss issues related to rape and sexual violence including consent and coerced consent within relationships and marriages, and how we can start conversations that will help stem the tide of this scourge.
Read more »
Emaciated pit bulls removed from alleged gang leader's house in Cape Town | News24The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confiscated four pit bulls from an alleged gang leader's house in Kraaifontein, Cape Town. | Lisaleesolomon1
Read more »
Cape Town rabies: Strand pet owners urged to have animals vaccinatedCape Town rabies: Strand pet owners urged to have animals vaccinated The Western Cape government said a case of rabies has been confirmed in a Strand dog. Pet owners are encouraged to vaccinate their animals at a series of pop ups in the area this com...
Read more »