Cape Town needs greater intervention to combat illicit scrap metal trade [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town says the illicit scrap metal trade remains a big challenge. Last week, the city received the good news that a cable thief arrested by the City’s Metal Theft Unit two years ago, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith says Cape Town needs greater intervention at national level to take the shine out of the trade: