GAUTENG – Intelligent driven information led to the arrest of two male suspects aged 17 and 24, at Itsoseng Phase 08 Mabopane today, 17 March 2020.

A large quantity of cables was discovered at a place suspected to be a Warehouse or storage of suspected stolen goods.

Angry community members set the building on fire and tried to demolish the structure. Public Order Policing monitored the situation.

One male suspect was badly assaulted by the community and rushed to the hospital.

It is not known at this stage where the cables were taken from and the investigation continues.

Source: South African Police Service