Police arrested a 21 year old Lesotho national
for alleged possession of uncut diamonds in Kleinsee yesterday, the 18th
June 2024. Police spokesperson sergeant Timothy Sam says police conducted
routine inspections at a vehicle check point near Kleinsee stopped and searched
the suspect and found suspected uncut diamonds in his possession. Sam says the
suspect could not provide a reasonable explanation for the possession of
the suspected diamonds and could also not provide the immigration officials
with documentation of being legally in the country. He says the suspect will appear
in court soon.
Journalist: Tsosangkgotla Mararang
Email: tsosan@radioriverside.co.za