Alleged drug trafficker abandons bail
Bonginkosi Cyril Gamedze (49) was arrested by the Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, White River K9, Elekwatini Fire department and Elekwatini LCRC on July 16.
Bonginkosi Cyril Gamedze (49) abandoned his bail application during his court appearance at Caroline District Court on July 27 for dealing in drugs.
The appearance followed his arrest by the Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, White River K9, Elekwatini Fire Department, and Elekwatini LCRC on July 16.
Information about an Isuzu 550 truck, which was carrying the drugs. The truck was followed and pulled over along the Badplaas road.
Drugs estimated to be more than R75 million were found and confiscated. The suspect was arrested and appeared in court, where he decided to abandon his bail application.
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“The Hawks are committed and continually fighting against the scourge of drugs in the province,” said the provincial head, Major General Nico Gerber.
He appeals to communities in the province to join hands in fighting crime.
Gerber further appealed to parents and the youth to refrain from using or dealing with drugs as they pose a danger and leads to addiction.
The case against Gamedze was postponed to September 21 for further investigation.
