Hawks Find Cell Phones Worth R5.5 Million Stashed in the Ceiling of China Mall
- The Hawks in Johannesburg arrested two Pakistani nationals after seizing unregulated cellphones and half a million in cash
- The phones had a value of R5,5 million and were found in the ceiling of a shop in China Mall, Fordsburg
- South Africans mourned the crime in the country, and one commented that China Town may be politically protected
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JOHANNESBURG — the Hawks seized cellphones worth over R5 million and R500,000 cash from Pakistani nationals in a shop in Johannesburg.
Unregulated phones seized in Johannesburg
According to TimesLIVE, the Hawks received intelligence on the unregulated cell phones. When they arrived at the China Mall in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, they discovered that the cell phones, worth R5,5 million, were concealed in the ceiling of a shop.
The suspects appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court, and the case was adjourned to 6 August. They were charged with contravening the Icasa Act and Label Regulations Act.
South Africans worried about crime in the country
Netizens on Facebook commenting on the bust were worried about the country's crime levels.
Naidoo Kevin said:
"SA is a crime haven. All international syndicates operating here are getting away while ports management and SARS trail SA citizens for pocket change."
Mnisi Sandile said:
"The best constitution in the world gave them entry."
Oyimvana Qambu said:
"So sad what we are becoming as a country."
Gregory Meyers said:
"Chinatown is politically protected. That's why they can get away with so many things."
Jonas Sobe said:
"SA has become a hideout for criminals."
Muiva Thambu-Junior Nangammbi said:
"South Africa is a free country. People come in and do as they please."
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