Zambian Copper Worth k13.6 Million Seized in Johannesburg
A multidisciplinary law enforcement team, including SAPS Crime Intelligence, Interpol, Border Police and private security partners, seized stolen Zambian copper worth more than K13.6 million during an intelligence-driven operation at City Deep, Johannesburg in south Africa.
The operation followed information from Zambian authorities about the hijacking of three trucks transporting copper. Investigators found that trucks with false Tanzanian registration plates and fraudulent customs documents were allegedly used to move approximately 121 tonnes of copper into South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post.
The main culprits are Zambians Maureen Mongeza and Mbita Kwenda, who are known copper thieves, Mbita owns a company named MASSRIDES, Copperbelt police officers are in their pockets.
On 18 June 2026, police seized 26 bundles of copper in City Deep. Investigations revealed that the copper’s original serial numbers had been deliberately removed to conceal its origin.
No arrests have been made yet, but investigations are continuing as authorities pursue those linked to the suspected transnational copper-smuggling syndicate.
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