Man Arrested After 17.52kg of Copper Cables Recovered in Kenton-on-Sea.

A 57-year-old man was arrested in Kenton-on-Sea on Tuesday night, 20 October 2026, following an intelligence-driven police operation that resulted in the recovery of 17.52kg of suspected stolen copper cables and related components.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a member of the Port Alfred Crime Intelligence Unit received a tip-off at approximately 22:20 about a bakkie allegedly transporting stolen copper cables from the Klipfontein area towards Kenton-on-Sea.

The officer acted on the information and successfully located the identified vehicle and address.

At approximately 23:30, members of the Port Alfred K9 Unit and Kenton-on-Sea Visible Policing launched a joint operation.

During the operation, police discovered and seized copper cables and related components weighing a total of 17.52kg.

The suspect was arrested at the scene on charges relating to possession of suspected stolen property and damage to essential infrastructure.

He is expected to appear before the Alexandria Magistrate’s Court.