Two suspects (South African nationals), aged 24 and 39, are expected to appear in Standerton Magistrate's Court today, Wednesday 09 April 2025. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, 08 April 2025, in Flora Park, Standerton, four days after six Mozambican nationals were arrested in Standerton for similar activities. The Hawks’ Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation monitored the origin of drugs in Standerton after numerous cases of possession of drugs were reported. The task was successfully executed as two clandestine laboratories were clamped down within a week. The team comprised of the Hawks’ Secunda based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, South African Narcotic Enforcement Bureau, Standerton Crime Intelligence, Standerton K9, Standerton Local Criminal Record Centre, Forensic Science Laboratory (Chemistry) and a private security company recovered a pressing machine and 35 buckets filled with powder ready to be pressed into tablets. The recovered powder is estimated at R26 million whilst the pressing machine is estimated at R2 million. Seven unlocked vehicles were found on the premises, and the trunks were locked. Investigation on these vehicles continues. The Mpumalanga Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Nico Gerber, applauded members for a job well done. "These arrests and recoveries should serve as a warning to other would be offenders to refrain from such activities in the province as we will knock on your doors shortly," warned the General.

Clandestine drug laboratory with equipment and final products estimated at R28...

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Two suspects (South African nationals), aged 24 and 39, are expected to appear in Standerton Magistrate's Court today, Wednesday 09 April 2025. The suspects were...
Clandestine laboratory with equipment and substances estimated at more than R20 million recovered in Standerton

Clandestine laboratory with equipment and substances estimated at more than R20...

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Six suspects aged between 19 and 60 years believed to be Mozambican Nationals were caught with their pants down when the Hawks Secunda based...
Suspect remanded in custody for possession of explosives

Suspect remanded in custody for possession of explosives

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A 37-year-old suspect, Sabelo Nkosi, was remanded in custody by the Barberton Magistrate’s Court today, 26 March 2025, for possession of explosives. Nkosi’s court appearance...
Man arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm the illegal possession of explosives

Man arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm the illegal...

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A male suspect (41) is expected to appear at the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Monday 24 March 2025, for possession of unlicensed firearm and...
Alleged poacher fatally wounded during a shootout with field rangers

Alleged poacher fatally wounded during a shootout with field rangers

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The Police at Skukuza are investigating a shooting incident after a suspected poacher was fatally wounded by Field Rangers inside the Kruger National Park...
Four more suspects implicated in the brutal murder of the police officer in Ermelo apprehended

Four more suspects implicated in the brutal murder of the police...

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The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Nico Gerber is pleased with the progress made in cracking down on...
Suspect nabbed with R1.2 million and charged for money laundering, bribing a police officer

Suspect nabbed with R1.2 million and charged for money laundering, bribing...

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A male suspect (49) was arrested for money laundering after being found with about R1.2 Million in cash and trying to bribe Police Officers....
Police arrested a man for alleged kidnapping and murder of a Grade 12 learner

Police arrested a man for alleged kidnapping and murder of a...

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The Police in Kanyamazane arrested a 23-year-old man for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl. According to information, the family last saw their daughter...
Two foreign nationals nabbed with explosives

Two foreign nationals nabbed with explosives

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Two foreign nationals, Justice Thejana (30) and Rethabile Pheku (40), were arrested by combat and proactive members deployed for Operation Vala Umgodi on Wednesday,...
Hawks execute successful operation on Precious Metals Act

Hawks execute successful operation on Precious Metals Act

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The Hawks in Mpumalanga has concluded a project aimed at addressing the smuggling of gold within the province. During a lengthy investigation, three targets...
Six illegal immigrants arrested and illegal mining equipment seized

Six illegal immigrants arrested and illegal mining equipment seized

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Operation Vala Umgodi, a sustained initiative to combat crime and illegal mining activities is continuing in Mpumalanga and it has proven to yield positive...
Firearms sold then reported stolen

Firearms sold then reported stolen, security company owner arrested and charged...

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A 53-year-old man, who is the owner and Director of a security company in Nelspruit has been arrested by members of Organised Crime within...
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