By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (38) has been arrested by the Hawks for the alleged corruption. The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula, the members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation arrested the suspect in Klerksdorp on Friday.
Mathebula said the members received a tip-off on Thursday regarding a warehouse in Klerksdorp, where illicit cigarettes were allegedly hidden. He further said on arrival, six suspects who were reportedly found in the warehouse, were arrested for being illegal immigrants.
“On 15 March 2024, the investigating officer was allegedly contacted by a man, who offered to pay him R15 000 gratification to secure the release of the six arrested illegal immigrants.
“An entrapment was set, leading to the arrest of the suspect after he had allegedly paid the investigating officer R4000. The suspect will appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 18 March 2024, facing corruption,” said Mathebula.
Meanwhile, the North West Provincial Head of Hawks, Major General Patrick Mbotho, has commended the members’ actions for maintaining integrity by ensuring that the suspect is brought to book.
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