Two senior officers of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been arrested alongside a civilian in a case linked to the alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations.
In a statement released on Sunday, the SAPS said the suspects were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
J50 warrant
“The arrests were effected over the weekend by the team who executed a J50 warrant of arrest,” read the statement.
These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of precious minerals and corruption.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges that may include the unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice, corruption and contravention of applicable legislation regulating precious metals in South Africa.
- Two senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and a civilian were arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals.
- The arrests followed a thorough investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations into illicit precious metals transactions and corruption.
- A J50 warrant was executed over the weekend, leading to the suspects’ capture.
- The operation aims to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illegal precious minerals trade and associated corruption.
- The suspects will appear at Kempton Park Magistrate's Court facing charges including unlawful dealing in precious metals, corruption, and obstructing justice.
