Accused abandoned bail for dealing in drugs over R75 million

Mr Bonginkosi Cyril Gamedze (49) abandoned his bail application during court appearance at Caroline District court on Thursday, 27 July 2023 for dealing in drugs.

The appearance followed after his arrest by the Secunda Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, White River K9, Elekwatini Fire department and Elekwatini LCRC on Sunday, 16 July 2023. Information about an Isuzu 550 truck which was carrying drugs. The truck was followed and it was pulled over along Padplaas road. Upon the search, drugs estimated to over R75 million were found and confiscated. The suspect was arrested and appeared in court whereby he decided to abandoned his bail application.

The Hawks are committed and continually fighting against the scourge of drugs in the province. The Provincial Head Major General Nico Gerber is appealing to the community of Mpumalanga to join hands in fighting crime in the province. He further appeal to parents and the youth to refrain from using or dealing in drugs as they pose danger and leads to addiction.

The case against Gamedze was postponed to 21 September 2023 for further investigation

Source: South African Police Service