HAWKS SECURES PRESERVATION ORDERS ON CASH AND VEHICLES
NORTHERN CAPE – The Hawk’s Priority Crime Specialised Investigation team secured preservation orders on two vehicles with a combined value of R230 000. The two vehicles, a VW Golf worth estimated value of R80 000 and a Mercedes Benz C180 worth R150 000 were both seized after being used in the commission of crime in two different incidents.
The VW Golf was seized by Police during March 2023, after information was received of drugs being transported on N12 National road. Police pounced and two suspects were arrested for dealing in mandrax to the value of R250 000. The main case is ongoing.
The second vehicle, the Mercedes Benz was confiscated in July 2023 during a multi-disciplinary operation conducted by various policing units which included members of Kuruman Serious Organised Crime Investigation team. Two suspects were arrested during a buy and bust operation. The duo was charged with dealing in endangered species, after they were found with a pangoling valued at R250 000.
During May 2023, Springbok Serious Organised Crime Investigation team received information that an alleged diamond dealer will be travelling from a diamond deal using the main road, Police conducted a vehicle stop and search point at the identified road, Police found cash amount to the value of R510 000 on the identified accused. Police seized the amount and applied for preservation order while a case of dealing in diamonds is under investigation. Kimberley High Court duly granted the orders.
The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Kimberley Major General Stephen Mabuela lauded the team for a job well done.
