The Ghana Police Service has recovered a significant amount of stolen Electricity Company of Ghana ECG cables. The recovered cables weighed over 100 tonnes.
The operation took place at a company located in Tema. Police conducted a raid on the premises.
Ten individuals were arrested during the raid. These suspects are believed to be involved in the theft and processing of the stolen cables.
Officers discovered approximately 70 workers actively engaged in cutting and stripping the cables. This indicates a large-scale operation.
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department announced the successful recovery. The ECG had reported significant losses due to cable theft.
The stolen cables are essential for power distribution. Their theft causes disruptions and economic losses.
Authorities are investigating the full extent of the network involved in stealing and processing these cables.
Further investigations are underway to identify all individuals connected to this criminal activity.