By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
16 September 2025- A Burundian national, Jean Pacifique Irakoze (31) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Postmasburg Magistrate’s Court for dealing in drugs. Irakoze’s legal troubles started when a tip-off was received from a reliable source about a person involved in drug peddling in the Postmasburg policing area.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Colonel Tebogo Thebe said the Kathu based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team registered an enquiry for investigation. Thebe said in February 2024, the police conducted a legal search and seizure operation at the identified property, where various plastic bags containing suspected crystal methamphetamine (tik) were found and seized.
“The suspect was arrested on the spot. The accused made various court appearances until he was sentenced to undergo 10 years imprisonment without the option of a fine and was further declared unfit to possess a firearm,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major General Stephen Mabuela, welcomed the conviction and congratulated both the investigation team and prosecuting team for their hard work.
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