By BAKANG MOKOTO
7 November 2024- The Hawks Priority Crime Specialised Investigation and Asset Forfeiture Unit, successfully secured a final forfeiture order of a Mercedes Benz against Neo Tongwane (59). The forfeiture order was granted by the Kimberley High Court on 6 November 2024.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said this comes after the accused was arrested in July 2023, during an intelligence driven-operation by members of Kuruman Serious Organised Crime Investigation and Tactical Response Team (TRT).
“A buy and bust operation was conducted in Kuruman whereby four suspects were arrested for illegal dealing in endangered species (pangolin). The matter was referred to the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) for detailed asset forfeiture investigation.
“A final forfeiture order was granted for a Mercedes-Benz with an estimated value of R150 000,” she said.
The Guardian 