On Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 01:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention Unit members intercepted two (2) male suspects aged twenty-six (26) and twenty-seven (27) years for tampering with essential infrastructure in the Germiston area.
Night shift members from the Intervention Unit received a complaint about two (2) male suspects, who were spotted from the cameras jumping into the Germiston City hall building. Officers swiftly responded to the complaint and upon arrival, they spotted two males outside the building carrying bags. They were tactically approached and a search was conducted on them. Found in their possession were electrical wires and electric transformers.
The duo was detained at Germiston police station, facing charges of tampering with essential infrastructure. They are expected to appear before the Germiston Magistrate court soon.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) want to serve a strong warning to lawbreakers that they will not hesitate to institute criminal proceedings against anyone found tampering with or damaging the City of Ekurhuleni’s essential infrastructure, and will work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
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