Suspects in precious metal possession case to appear in Gauteng court
The suspects were arrested at a property in Greenstone - east of Johannesburg.
Nine suspects, aged between 20 and 56, arrested for illegally possessing and dealing in precious metals, are set to face the Edenvale Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng, South Africa, on Thursday. The individuals were apprehended on Friday by the Hawks, following an intelligence-driven operation targeting a foreign national accused of trading in unwrought gold dust and nuggets obtained from illegal miners. The suspects were taken into custody at a property in Greenstone, situated east of Johannesburg.
Upon entering the residence, officers apprehended two women and seven men. A comprehensive search of the premises revealed approximately 20 kilograms of palladium, 11 kilograms of osmium, and specialized equipment utilized for processing unrefined gold. The combined estimated value of the seized minerals and machinery is reported to be R23 million.
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