Upon arrival at the scene, and with the assistance of farm workers, police arrested two suspects, aged 31 and 43-years-old at approximately 16:48.
The suspects failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their presence on the farm.
Further investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly part of a group of six individuals, with the remaining suspects fleeing the scene.
At approximately 18:10, the farm owner contacted police again to report that a third suspect, aged 35-years-old had been apprehended.
The suspect was found in possession of copper cables, estimated to be worth a millions of rand, which had already been cut and prepared for transportation.
All three suspects have been arrested for possession of suspected stolen copper cables. Police have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges being added.
Tampering with or the destruction of essential infrastructure remains a priority crime focus for SAPS in the Northern Cape.
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