SEVEN SUSPECTS APPEARED IN COURT FOR DEALING AND POSSESSION OF DRUGS
MPUMALANGA – Male Mkolo(33), Mukembani Justin Kasindo(34), RudeA ngeKishuke(24), Bongiwe Manengela(41), Enewere David (34), Mwambaza Hamisa(31) and David Chicoloko(26) were arrested for dealing and possession of drugs and appeared before the Bethal Magistrates court on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. The case is postponed to 2 July 2021, for the appointment of the interpreter.
This follows the arrests made by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team Mpumalanga, Forensic Science Laboratory, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, Public Order Policing and SAPS Bethal during the clamp down operation which emanated from a major investigation by the Hawks and Crime Intelligence since June 2020 addressing drug challenges in Bethal.
It is alleged that in June 2020, information was received by the team about the suspects who are dealing in drugs around Secunda and Bethal. Intelligence-driven information gathering was conducted and presented before court resulting in a warrant of arrest being issued. During the arrest, cash and drugs were confiscated for further investigation.
Also read: Six suspects arrested in Bethal for dealing and possession of drugs
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The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Zodwa Mokoena applauded the team and the public for working together in the fight against drugs abuse within the community. Major General Mokoena urged the public not to get tired in reporting crime which is happening around their neighbourhoods.
Se the gallery below of the remaining 5 suspect on the webpage