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Hawks secure three-year sentence for dating-site fraudster who swindled R6m from victims
A man was sentenced to three years for defrauding victims over R6 million through fake dating profiles, following a plea deal.
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Hawks arrest 67-year-old foreign national at Cape Town airport for drug dealing
A 67-year-old foreign national was arrested at Cape Town Airport for smuggling khat valued at R21,000. Court appearance pending.
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Police net R720k dagga haul, and Mandrax stash in Western Cape raids
Two separate police operations across the Western Cape netted 90kg of dagga worth an estimated R720 000, and a stash of Mandrax tablets.
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Hawks net massive R10 m Mandrax haul in Hout Bay operation
A haul of 172 000 Mandrax tablets worth more than R10 million was found when Hawks detectives pulled over two vehicles in Hout Bay.
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Cape Town bookkeeper jailed for fraud
Louise Johanna Baynes was sentenced to eight years in prison for committing R3.66 million fraud as a bookkeeper in Cape Town.
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Six arrested for copper theft at National Key Point
The Hawks arrested six suspects for copper cable theft and property damage at the National Key Point, totaling R170,000 in losses.
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Cape Town brothel raid leads to arrest of suspected human trafficker
Hawks arrest 55-year-old man in Goodwood after 21-year-old woman identified as alleged trafficking victim during Rondebosch brothel raid
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Man arrested in Bellville for vehicle-finance fraud
A 37-year-old man was arrested for vehicle-finance fraud involving false income proof to secure a R354 990 Mercedes-Benz.
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Former Cape Town traffic officer jailed for selling licences
A former senior traffic superintendent has been jailed for corruption after selling learners’ and drivers’ licences for cash.
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68-year-old Mandrax dealer stripped of R5.3 million as Hawks dismantle drug syndicate
A 68-year-old convicted Mandrax dealer has been stripped of assets worth more than R5.3 million as the Hawks dismantled a drug syndicate.
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