Cape Town – Northern Cape police arrested a man who was found in possession of uncut diamonds and foreign currency on Wednesday night.
The suspect is expected to appear at the Springbok Magistrate’s Court on Friday, police said in a statement.
According to Northern Cape police spokesperson Captain Olebogeng Tawana, the man was arrested by members of the Springbok Detectives, Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, K9 Unit and High Way Patrol.
The team of detectives were tracing operations of daily wanted suspects in Springbok when they spotted a minibus with suspects at the Bergsig intersection just before midnight, said Tawana.
“They pulled over the minibus, and other suspects jumped out and ran into the bushes.
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“One suspect was apprehended inside the vehicle and found in possession of a bag containing uncut diamonds, unlicensed firearm and an undisclosed amount of cash which included foreign currencies,” said Tawana.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola commended the team for their vigilance and resilience, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect.
Otola also said that the community will see and feel the police this festive season with more police officers on the ground
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