Authorities in the North West province have made significant strides in combating drug-related crimes by arresting a couple allegedly involved in drug dealing and money laundering activities.
The Hawks apprehended John Mahlangu (44) and Emily Dube (39) in Ledig, following an intensive investigation into drug trafficking operations around Ledig and Sun City.
The operation, conducted on Thursday, unveiled substantial evidence against the couple. John Mahlangu faces charges for five cases of drug dealing and drug trafficking, alongside one charge of money laundering.
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Emily Dube, on the other hand, is charged with money laundering after investigations revealed suspicious financial transactions. These transactions involved large sums of money transferred from Mahlangu’s bank account to Dube’s, spanning from 2019 to 2020.
The accused made a brief appearance in the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where they were formally charged and subsequently remanded in custody. The spokesperson for the Hawks, Tinyiko Mathebula, confirmed that their case has been postponed to August 13, 2024, for a formal bail application.
