Pretoria: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian, allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. This follows an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter-Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).

According to South African Government News Agency, the arrests were made over the weekend by the team who executed a J50 warrant of arrest. The suspects were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption, and related offences. These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of precious minerals and corruption, as stated by SAPS in a statement on Sunday.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday, facing charges that may include the unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice, corruption, and contravention of applicable legislation regulating precious metals.