A murder case against the most wanted suspect postponed!


By REGINALD KANYANE

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Unit, the Hawks in Northern Cape said a murder case against the most wanted suspect has been postponed until 17 March 2022 for formal bail application by Prieska Magistrate’s Court on Monday.   

The Hawks provincial spokesperson, Capt Tebogo Thebe said: “Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Kimberley TRT and Kimberley Crime Intelligence followed up on information about a wanted suspect, who was wanted on murder and attempted murder charges committed in January 2022 and February 2022 in Roodepan.

“The team pounced on the suspect on 5 March 2022 at Prieska. A search and seizure operation was conducted at the suspect’s house, where the team found a black 9mm pistol, magazine and 33 ammunition,” Thebe said.

He said the suspect was also charged for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Thebe further said a vehicle worth an estimated amount of R50 000 was also seized during the arrest.

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