By Jotham Likomeno,
Copperbelt Province Police have intercepted a consignment of suspected stolen copper plates in Mufulira and apprehended one suspect in connection with the matter.
Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi has since exhibited the recovered copper plates, which were seized by officers at Mokambo Police Post on February 7, 2026.
Mr. Yuyi said the recovery followed a tip-off from members of the public who reported suspicious activities in the area. Acting on the information, officers intercepted a Zambian-registered truck that was transporting the unclaimed copper at the time.
He confirmed that one suspect has been arrested, while investigations are ongoing to establish the source and intended destination of the copper.
