Two men have appeared in court after they were arrested by the Hawks in Brakpan for unlawful possession of gold valued at 15 million.
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Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Captain Lloyd Ramovha said the accused are between the ages of 20 and 33. Joachim Chivayo a Zimbabwean and Ayanda Gungwa a South African.
On Tuesday at 13:15 the team executed the planned operation, leading to the successful arrest of the suspects. The two apprehended while they were in possession of six bars of unwrought gold, as they were attempting to find a buyer for the minerals. The suspects, Joachim Chivayo, (33) and Ayanda Gungwa (20) were arrested at Helderwyk Estate.
The seized gold, valued at 15 million rand, underscores the
gravity of the crime. The law enforcements agents also seized a Mercedes Benz
sport utility vehicle during the arrest.The two men are charged on the count of
illegal possession of gold and contravening the Precious Metals Act.
Further investigations are
underway to trace the origins of the gold and to identify any additional
suspects involved in the illegal trade. The duo made their first court
appearance yesterday currently they both remain in custody.
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