Thieves broke into FIFA's temporary HQ in Johannesburg and made off with replica trophies,
By Salvatore Landolina
Jun 29, 2010 1:51:00 PM
Police in Johannesburg have confirmed replica World Cup trophies have been stolen from FIFA's temporary headquarters..
National police commissioner Bheki Cele said: "We knew that there was a theft and we are investigating."
La Repubblica claims the trophies were replicas of the cup that will take centre stage at the Soccer City final in Johannesburg on July 11.
As well as the trophies, sports equipment was also lifted by the thieves.
The police also confirmed that 316 people, 207 of South African origin, have been arrested for World Cup-related crimes since the start of the tournament.
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