By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A case of a man arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime unit, the Hawks, for dealing in uncut diamonds in Mahikeng, has been postponed to 2 March 2022 for formal bail application.
Piet Vissagie (40) was arrested on Wednesday and briefly appeared at the Mmabatho Magistrate’s Court today.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Capt Tlangelani Rikhotso said: “Investigation team followed up on information and the suspect was arrested in a sting operation during an alleged sale transaction of 13 uncut diamonds, which he was selling for R3.5 million.
“The diamonds were found in his possession and they were subsequently seized for further investigation. Meanwhile the suspect will face a charge of dealing in uncut diamonds,” Rikhotso said.
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