Police arrest key figure in R26 million mineral theft syndicate
A twelfth suspect, Sakhile Cyril Mbuyazi, has been arrested in connection with a R26 million mineral theft in KwaZulu-Natal.
A 44-year-old man, Sakhile Cyril Mbuyazi, has been arrested in connection with a syndicate that stole minerals worth R26 million in KwaZulu-Natal. Mbuyazi, who is alleged to have coordinated the theft and illicit trade of minerals in the Richards Bay area, appeared before the Empangeni Magistrate's Court on Wednesday charged with theft of minerals.
His bail application was postponed to August 28. Police believe Mbuyazi to be a key figure in the criminal network under investigation. This arrest brings the total number of suspects arrested in relation to the case to twelve. The Richards Bay Investigation Team is currently prosecuting those arrested for various offenses, including theft of minerals, money laundering, and racketeering.
The team will appear before the Richards Bay Regional Court on August 27 for a pre-trial conference. Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, the Acting National Police Commissioner, commended the team for their efforts in apprehending Mbuyazi and reiterated their commitment to dismantling criminal syndicates involved in organized crime.
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