| Assets forfeited to the state | |
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| Date Published: | 2022/10/12 |
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Media Statement EASTERN CAPE – The Eastern Cape Priority Crime Specialised Investigation of the Hawks had a forfeiture order granted by Grahamstown High Court on 11 October 2022. It is alleged that on 6 October 2021, a black Toyota double cab was noticed and reported as suspicious by security guards of Isidingo on the N6 between Carthcart road and Queenstown road. The information is reported to have been operationalised and police were contacted. Members of Serious Organised Crime Investigation of the Hawks in Queenstown, Crime Intelligence, Transnet, Isidingo Security, Red Guard Security and Queenstown Community Service Centre conducted an operation. It is further alleged that the vehicle was stopped at Queenstown Total garage and searched. 19 rolls of copper cables were recovered on the back bin of the vehicle. A suspect was arrested and charged with possession of suspected stolen property. The value involved is R240 000-00.The vehicle is still to be sold on auction. The team is lauded by the Provincial Head Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya for the job well done. Ends
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