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By OBAKENG MAJE
A human trafficking and possession of drugs case against a Nigerian national, Adeyefa Adedamola Adetoye (38) was postponed by the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court to 26 October 2023 for further investigation and legal representative.
Adetoye, who was remanded in custody, was arrested during a multi-disciplinary operation consisting of Kimberley-Based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Kimberley K9, Crime Intelligence and Local Criminal Record Centre.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Minisi said they received a tip-off regarding suspected victims of trafficking in persons aged between 17 and 29 on 15 October 2023.
“Victims were allegedly lured from Gauteng to Northern Cape and promised a better life by the perpetrator. They were locked up at Sun1 Hotel in Kimberley and used for prostitution. A disruptive operation was conducted at the said hotel and victims were rescued.
“Mandrax tablets, crystal methamphetamine (tik), cell phones, and documentation were confiscated for further investigation. Victims are currently kept at a place of safety,” she said.
The Guardian 