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A suspected dagga boss was arrested in Mahikeng on Monday along with two other people.
- Three people, including a “dagga boss” and a SANDF employee, were arrested Monday for alleged money laundering.
- It is alleged that they smuggled dagga from Eswatini and sold it in Mahikeng and the surrounding towns.
- They are also accused of money laundering activities related to movable and immovable property.
A suspected dagga boss was arrested in Mahikeng on Monday with two other people, one of whom is an employee of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF).
The Hawks’ Serious Organized Crime Investigation and Priority Crime Specialized Investigation units were assisted by members of the police K9 Unit, Border Police Unit and Asset Forfeiture Unit in the operation. It was aimed at dismantling an illegal company that was allegedly widely involved in elaborate clandestine activities such as dagga trafficking and money laundering.
According to Hawks spokesman Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso, it is alleged that the trio illegally smuggled the dagga from Eswatini and supplied it to the Mahikeng market and surrounding towns.
Rikhotso said:
After months of surveillance, the evidence gathered further suggests that the suspects are also allegedly involved in money laundering activities involving real and personal property.
In February, the main suspect was arrested in possession of dagga worth approximately R600,000. He was charged with trafficking in dagga and has now been linked to alleged money laundering activities.
Two BMWs, two Mercedes-Benzes, an Opel Corsa and a VW Polo belonging to the suspects were seized as they were believed to be proceeds of crime. Dagga bags found during the search were also seized.
“The suspects will appear before the Mmabatho Magistrates Court on [Tuesday] where they will face charges of dagga trafficking and money laundering, “added Rikhotso.
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