PICS | Safe City swift action protects Riverside substation

Safe City Msunduzi’s surveillance network has once again proven effective after a suspected intruder was detected and arrested at the Riverside primary electrical substation on Thursday. At 11:25 am, a Safe City CCTV camera operator spotted a man running towards and entering the substation. Safe City monitors eight primary substations using a combination of technologies to prevent intrusions, vandalism and theft.

Using the Public Address system installed at the Riverside site, the operator alerted the on-duty security guard, who swiftly apprehended the intruder. While monitoring the situation, the Safe City team immediately notified municipal security, the police and E2 project partners to ensure a rapid response. Within four minutes, police officers and a local security company, AET, arrived at the scene.

Safe City later confirmed that the suspect was wanted in connection with multiple house break-ins in Scottsville, where he had allegedly been operating with two accomplices. The suspect and one accomplice were arrested and charged with housebreaking. Stolen items were recovered.

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Safe City Msunduzi manager Jason Herbert said the incident highlights the effectiveness of collaboration and technology in protecting critical infrastructure. “Our integrated monitoring systems and partnerships allow us to respond immediately and prevent damage before it happens,” Herbert said.

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