Chivayo & Gungwa Caught with Gold Worth 15 Million
The duo were were apprehended while attempting to find a buyer for the six bars of unwrought gold.
Chivayo & Gungwa Caught with Gold Worth 15 Million
Two suspects, namely Joacham Chivayo (33), a Zimbabwean national, and Ayanda Brian Gungwa (20), a South African, were apprehended at Helderwyk Estate by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team.
Approximately R15 million worth of gold was seized.
According to the South African Criminal Justice System, at approximately 13:15 yesterday, the dedicated team executed a meticulously planned operation, leading to the successful arrests of the suspects.
The individuals were apprehended while in possession of six bars of unwrought gold, as they were attempting to find a buyer.
Both suspects have been charged with illegal possession of gold, contravening the Precious Metals Act, Act 37 of 2005. The case has been registered at Brakpan Police Station.
The duo made their first court appearance today, 27 November 2024. They were remanded in custody.
Further investigations are underway to trace the origin of the gold and to identify any additional suspects involved in this illegal trade.
This is a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal precious metal trading.
Chivayo & Gungwa Caught with Gold Worth 15 Million
Meanwhile…
An intelligence-driven operation led police to uncover a clandestine drug laboratory valued at approximately R100 million in Rietfontein, Gauteng today, resulting in the arrest of a 39-year-old undocumented Mexican national.
Following extensive surveillance conducted on the premises, a multi-disciplinary team comprising of the National and Provincial Organised Crime Investigations (Narcotics units), National Counter Narcotics, TRT and West Rand K9 unit obtained a search and seizure warrant.
The takedown led the team to seize various chemicals, drug manufacturing equipment and final product which was confirmed to be Methamphetamine commonly known as Crystal Meth or Tik.
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The team also seized cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrates Court on charges of dealing in and manufacturing of drugs as well as for the contravention of the Immigration Act.
