The strategic deployment of members attached to Operation Restore along entry and exit routes of our province, yielded positive results when they arrested two suspects who were found in possession of illicit precious stones, uncut diamonds, and rubies.
In the early hours of this morning, Sunday, 23 April 2023, members attached to Operation Restore were executing a roadblock on the N7 near Klawer when they pulled over a suspicious Toyota bakkie with two occupants. They ensured a search of the bakkie and its occupants which led to the discovery of 29 unpolished diamonds and a substantial amount of cash in possession of the one occupant and three unpolished rubies in the possession of the other occupant.
The stones were confiscated and the two suspects, aged 33 and 46, were arrested on the spot the vehicle was confiscated as evidence as well. The duo will appear in the Klawer Magistrates’ court, once charged with the illegal possession of precious stones.
Suspects scheduled for a court appearance for the illegal possession precious stones https://t.co/X1XyIneAoB#ArriveAlive #IllegalPossession #PreciousStones #Enforcement @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/bJChGYPjiu
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 24, 2023