This, after the police in Barkly West arrested him on Friday following a search and seizure operation in the Central Business District (CBD). 

Police spokesperson, Mohale Ramatseba, says when the police searched the vehicle the man was travelling in from Kuruman to Kimberley, they found about 140 kg of copper inside and arrested the man for possession of suspected stolen goods. 

He adds that the white Isuzu Bakkie he was travelling in was confiscated as it was allegedly used in the committing of the crime. 

He adds investigations into the matter continue. 

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old is expected to appear before the Barkly West Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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