Two senior officers and a civilian were arrested over the weekend in connection with illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the arrest following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter-Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).
“These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of precious minerals and corruption,” Mathe added.
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.
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