The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention Unit Officers, intercepted two (2) male suspects aged twenty-six (26) and twenty-seven (27) years. for tampering with essential infrastructure, in the Germiston area.
Officers received a complaint about two (2) male suspects, who were spotted from the cameras jumping into the Germiston City hall building. Officers quickly responded to the complaint and upon arrival they spotted two males outside the building carrying bags. They were tactically approached and a search was conducted on them. Found in their possession were electrical wires and electric transformers.
The duo was arrested and taken to Germiston police station, facing charges of tampering with essential infrastructure. They are expected to appear before the Germiston Magistrate court soon.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) want to serve a warning to lawbreakers, that they will not hesitate to institute criminal proceeding against anyone found tampering with or damaging the City of Ekurhuleni’s essential infrastructure, and will work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
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