Melikhaya Zagagana7 February 2025 | 7:27
3 suspects due in court for possession of uncut diamonds, unlicenced firearm
Three suspects are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court on Friday after they were found in possession of uncut diamonds and an unlicenced firearm.
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CAPE TOWN - Three suspects are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court on Friday after they were found in possession of uncut diamonds and an unlicenced firearm.
Police said that the four diamond pieces were valued at R60,000.
A diamond tester was also found at the scene.
SAPS spokesperson, Frederick C van Wyk, said the pair was nabbed at a casino in Elsies River on Wednesday.
"On Wednesday afternoon, members attached to Maitland Flying Squad pursued information received about a possible deal where an uncut diamond would be sold at a premises at the casino in Elsies River. The members operationalised the information and attended to the identified address where upon arrival they spotted the potential suspects."