Joe Raedle/Getty Images Stock theft and cash-in-transit heist crimes in the Eastern Cape will continue to increase, as the province's only four police helicopters are out of commission, a former top cop now with the Police, Prison and Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has warned. Cash-in-transit robbers and stock thieves have been taking full advantage of the lack of air support, said Eastern Cape provincial chairman of the Police, Prison and Civil Rights Union (Popcru) Colonel Loyiso Mdingi. There’s more to this story Subscribe to News24 and get access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Subscribe