Police arrested a scrap metal dealer and confiscated 120kg of copper at his premises in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape on Monday.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said visible policing members acted on information about a scrap metal dealer who was alleged to be illegally trading in copper in Makhanda.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that a dealer has contravened the Second-Hand Goods Act. Police seized 120kg of copper for further investigation,” Nkohli said.
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