Two in court for transporting 52 eThekwini streetlights to Mozambique
Two suspects who allegedly attempted to transport 52 LED streetlights belonging to eThekwini into Mozambique are due to line up in the Emanguzi Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Members of the Hawks and border officials stopped and searched their vehicle and trailer at the Kosi Bay border post on Saturday:
"Where they were court crossing the border from South Africa to Mozambique, carrying a streetlight belonging to the municipality of eThekwini. The value of the streetlight found is R1.8 million."
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"Stealing from the city is part of damaging an essential infrastructure. As much as the lights were new, they were forming part of the municipal infrastructure.
"We will deal with them accordingly."
Hawks’ spokesperson Simphiwe Dlamini says the men couldn't explain how the lights ended up in their hands.
An eThekwini official was called to the scene and confirmed they belonged to the city.
The duo's been charged with possession of property suspected to be stolen as well as tampering with essential infrastructure.
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