The determination and commitment of members attached to #OperationValaUmgodi led to the arrest of three suspects who were caught red-handed tampering with essential infrastructure.
Members followed up on intelligence-driven information and conducted a waylay operation on Friday, 13 March 2026, on the N8 road between Kimberley and Griekwastad.
During the operation, three suspects aged between 28 and 39, were apprehended while allegedly tampering with essential infrastructure.
Police confiscated equipment and tools believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.
Addressing crimes related to essential infrastructure remains a priority for the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape. The police recognise the critical role that essential infrastructure plays in the provision of basic services.
Incidents involving damage to essential infrastructure pose serious risks to public safety and may negatively impact electricity supply, water and sanitation services, communication networks, and transportation systems.
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Three suspects caught red-handed tampering with essential infrastructurehttps://t.co/5uFsQDizFm#ArriveAlive #Crime @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/7Oqs59Bhlq
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 15, 2026
