NORTH WEST – Serobanyane Pule (44) appeared before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 23 Aug 2023, facing possession of unwrought gold charge.
Members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation received information on 22 August 2023 about a suspect who was admitted at Tshepong hospital in Jouberton after he had allegedly swallowed a piece of gold bearing material.
After being operated and discharged, the suspect returned to the same hospital to enquire about the material which was removed from his stomach. He was reportedly given back his material.
The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team traced and arrested the suspect after he was allegedly found in possession of unwrought gold. He appeared in court yesterday and his case was postponed to 30 August 2023 pending further investigation.
The Provincial Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Patrick Mbotho, commended the investigation team’s swift action in arresting the suspect.