Hamukwaya Eliakim (58) appeared at the Strand Magistrate’s Court, facing a charge of illegal diamond dealing. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime investigation unit arrested Eliakim on 2 April 2019, after he allegedly swallowed diamonds pieces when he was approached during a disruptive sting operation.
The suspect was then taken to a nearby medical facility where the diamonds were subsequently retrieved for further investigation. The case against the suspect was postponed to 18 April 2019, for a bail application.
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