Two men arrested for theft of EBS transformer in Wanica
Lelydorp police arrested two suspects in the early morning hours with a stolen distribution transformer from EBS in their vehicle. Copper cables and tools were also seized.
Pair held with stolen EBS transformer in Wanica
Two men were arrested in the early morning hours by Lelydorp police for theft of a distribution transformer belonging to Energiebedrijven Suriname (EBS). The arrest took place at around half past three at a subdivision project on Zwartbondstraat in Wanica district, according to De Ware Tijd.
Police were alerted following a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Upon arrival, officers found two men walking from a ditch towards the vehicle and getting in. When the pair attempted to drive away, they were stopped.
Upon searching the vehicle, law enforcement discovered the stolen distribution transformer, eight copper cables, a battery-operated impact wrench of the Total brand, and a piece of orange rope. According to police, the rope was reportedly used to lower the transformer from an electricity pole.
After being taken to the station for processing, both suspects were remanded in custody. Their vehicle, the transformer, and the other recovered materials were seized.
Source: De Ware Tijd