The men, between the ages of 29 and 49-years-old, were tracked down in a joint operation between the police's K9 Unit and Flying Squad on Monday.
CAPE TOWN - Eight suspected cable thieves are set to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Investigations reveal that they highjacked a truck transporting Eskom electrical overhead cables, worth an estimated street value of around R2.5 million, in Piketberg last month. #sapsWC Joint op by various #SAPS Units leads to the recovery of Eskom cables worth R2.5 million in Blackheath, 8 suspects aged between 29 and 49 arrested. The suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court on 29/06. #TrioCrimes MEhttps://t.co/qLx2FT8V9h pic.twitter.com/aoKyai3yu4
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