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Copper Theft Arrests – Witbank SAPS arrested six foreign nationals aged 21 to 45 during an intelligence-driven operation in Tasbet Park, Witbank, on Monday, 7 September 2026. Police intercepted a suspicious Opel Corsa carrying the six men and allegedly found a firearm, three rounds of ammunition and a large amount of cash in their possession. A copper theft case linked to a mine is under investigation, with police probing whether the suspects may be connected to other copper theft incidents at surrounding mines, some involving firearms to intimidate security guards. SAPS is working with Home Affairs to verify the suspects’ immigration status. They were due to appear in the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on 8 September, facing charges including illegal immigration and copper theft, with further charges possible. Mpumalanga SAPS Commissioner Lt-Gen Apaphia Modise praised the arrests and called for intensified operations against copper theft and tighter inspections of scrapyards to prevent stolen metals from entering the legitimate market.
