The Hawks in North West have arrested a police constable (33) stationed at Mogwase police station for unlawful possession of precious metal on Thursday.
The Hawks were acting on information which alleged that the constable’s residence was being used as lab for smelting platinum. When the officers raided his house they found platinum concentrate estimated to be worth over R250 000. Also found in the house were pots and a gas bottle alleged to have been used to smelt the platinum. The equipment and the platinum concentrate have been seized.
The suspect will appear at the Mogwase Magistrate court on Friday where he will face charges of Unlawful possession of precious metals (Platinum).
For enquiries:
Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso
Cell: 082 770 5045
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