By Staff Reporter
Pretoria, June 5 — In a significant operation, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has apprehended four individuals in possession of diamonds with an estimated street value of more than R3 million. The arrests were made during a crime intelligence-driven operation, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, at a mall in Mayville, Pretoria.
Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba, the spokesperson for the TMPD, stated that the operation was initiated based on information about the planned delivery of diamonds. The TMPD’s K9 unit and other teams strategically positioned themselves at the location and awaited the suspects’ arrival. Upon their arrival in a white Honda vehicle, the four suspects were swiftly apprehended.
The suspects, consisting of three men and one woman, aged between 49 and 62, included two Namibian nationals. The authorities charged all four individuals with dealing in illegal diamonds and money laundering. They are scheduled to appear in court in the near future to face these charges.
The seized diamonds, totalling 36 in number, have an approximate street value of R3.7 million. This successful operation marks another milestone in the TMPD’s ongoing efforts to combat crime in the City of Tshwane.
Expressing his appreciation for the dedicated work of the law enforcement agencies involved, Acting Chief of the TMPD, Basil Nkhwashu, commended the tactical unit members for their continuous efforts in fighting crime within the region. This latest achievement further bolsters the TMPD’s commitment to maintaining the safety and security of Tshwane’s residents.
This arrest follows a recent crackdown on illegal activities, as the TMPD members apprehended two individuals in Hammanskraal for alleged drug dealing. One suspect was found in possession of nyaope, a highly addictive drug, with an estimated street value of R28,000. The second suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga (cannabis) and was also found in possession of suspected stolen property, including flat-screen televisions.
The TMPD’s proactive approach, coupled with effective collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, demonstrates its determination to tackle various forms of criminal activity within the city. These recent successes underscore the commitment of the TMPD to uphold law and order while safeguarding the well-being of Tshwane’s residents.
– Namibia Daily News
