The men are aged between 28 and 67 years old.
Reports state that the suspects are expected to appear in the Fochville Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) nabbed the suspects in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Nkwalase stated that the suspects were allegedly found with ammunition and firearms.
They will be facing additional charges related to this.
Investigations
According toTimesLIVE, Nkwalase stated that arrests followed investigations that started in May 2020.
The Hawks have nabbed 7 men in connection with the illicit trade of cigarettes. Image: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergSource: Getty Images
Ghost vending
The above-mentioned vendors had possession of illegal electricity vending machines.
This is regarded as ‘Ghost vending’.
‘Ghost vending’ necessitates both the purchases and illegal sale of electricity.
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Nonkululeko allegedly hired accomplices to stab her husband multiple times.
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She was served with a 22-year jail term by the PietermaritzburgHigh Courtin KwaZulu-Natal.
Hawks Spokesperson Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo confirmed the news of 51-year-old Thulani’s death.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
