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Man arrested for illegal possession of diamonds and rubies

South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a man, 43 on Tuesday, 2 May for illegal possession of diamonds and rubies. In a statement, the police said members of Operation Restore conducted a roadblock on the N7 in Klawer when they stopped and searched a Toyota Quantum with its passengers. SUSPECT FOUND WITH 344 UNPOLISHED DIAMONDS […]

By Hennely Nel
03-05-23 11:07
in Featured
African diamonds Russian exploitation
Russian exploitation of African diamonds: a costly interference for local populations. Image: Pixabay

South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a man, 43 on Tuesday, 2 May for illegal possession of diamonds and rubies.

In a statement, the police said members of Operation Restore conducted a roadblock on the N7 in Klawer when they stopped and searched a Toyota Quantum with its passengers.

SUSPECT FOUND WITH 344 UNPOLISHED DIAMONDS AND 1030 UNPOLISHED RUBIES

“One of the occupants of the vehicle luggage was searched and the members found 344 unpolished diamonds and 1030 unpolished rubies in his luggage,” read the statement.

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VALUE OF THE STONES IS YET TO BE DETERMINED

The 43-year-old will appear in the Klawer Magistrates Court.

“The value of the diamonds is yet to be determined,” added the statement.

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Image of the stones found from the suspect. Picture via Facebook/ South African Police Service.

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