The Hawks’ Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) has arrested three more suspects as part of the ongoing efforts to clamp down on drugs in the Western Cape.
Two weeks ago a Hawks and Crime Intelligence operation led to the arrest of Mogamat Rafiek Hayners (24) and the recovery of various drugs ranging from heroin, tik and mandrax valued at more than R8.9 million allegedly concealed at a storage facility in Somerset West.
The three, Russell Stanton Jonathan (53), Mark Overmeyer (51) and Zaynisa Alfoz (45) were apprehended in various parts of Cape Town for their alleged involvement on the drugs seized at the storage facility.
Jonathan was arrested on Monday 26 November 2018, at his residence in Hanover Park for his alleged involvement, whilst Alfoz was apprehended last week Tuesday. Overmeyer was traced and arrested last week Wednesday with the assistance of the Western Cape Anti Gang Unit.
All three suspects have already appeared at the Somerset West Magistrate court on yesterday,27 November 2018, last week Thursday and Friday respectively.
Jonathan, Alfoz and Overmeyer have all been remanded in custody and will join Hayners at the Somerset West Magistrates’ Court in their bid to get bail.
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