Hawks arrest six people for copper cable theft in Plattekloof
Western Cape Hawks discovered stolen copper cables valued at R110000
Six individuals have been arrested in Plattekloof for allegedly stealing copper cables and causing damage to property. These suspects are expected to face Parow Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Western Cape Hawks’ spokesperson, Siyabulela Vukubi, stated that during routine patrols at the National Key Point, Strategic Fuel Fund in the area, officers encountered the men carrying bags. Upon noticing the presence of law enforcement, the suspects dropped the bags and attempted to escape.
The Hawks’ Crimes Against the State (CATS) unit is currently investigating the damage inflicted on the National Key Point, which is estimated to have amounted to R60 000.00. Earlier this month, on September 19, 2026, six suspects aged between 28 and 47 were apprehended on charges related to the crime. Following a chase, they were ultimately brought into custody.
Vukubi reported that the investigation resulted in the recovery of the stolen copper cables, valued at R110 000.00. Furthermore, the damage inflicted on the property of the National Key Point is estimated at R60 000.00. The Hawks’ CATS unit is actively probing the incident.
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