Duo appeared in court for alleged dealing in drugs

Joint Media Statement
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
 

NORTH WEST Kaunda Martin (38), a Zambian national, and Mkumba Jafari Hamisi (41), a Tanzanian national, appeared in the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 31 January 2025, on charges of dealing in drugs.

The pair was arrested by members of the Zeerust K9 on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. It is reported that the members received information about a truck alleged to be transporting drugs from Tanzania to Johannesburg. The police allegedly stopped the truck along R49 in Zeerust, and upon conducting a search, they discovered suspected crystal meth drugs, estimated at R37 million, hidden in a false compartment.

The two occupants were arrested and charged with dealing in drugs. They appeared in court, and their case was postponed to 11 February 2025 for formal application.

The acting North West Hawks Head, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi, and the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, have welcomed the arrest and subsequent court appearance of the accused. 

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Enquiries:
Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula (North West Hawks Spokesperson)
071 481 2798;
Sivenathi Gunya (NPA: Communication Officer North West Division)
078 172 9367

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