By Lwazi Raul-Shongwe and Kopano Dibakwane
He is only to lead and find lost sheep , how ever all is just a saying as a pastor was arrested with gold.
Members of the South African Police Service, working on Operation Vala Umgodi, have arrested a 40-year-old pastor and a 37-year-old accomplice after they were allegedly found in possession of gold-bearing material(GBM) at Barberton on Tuesday 18 February 2025.
According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lt-Col Jabu Ndubane, the two suspects were caught allegedly transporting the gold-bearing material along the R38 Road, while travelling in a silver SUV.
“ The men and women in Blue intercepted the said vehicle, and upon searching it, they found about 60 grams of GBM with an estimated street value of about R60,000, as well as cash of R200 notes amounting to R9200. The items as well as the vehicle were confiscated for further investigation,” said Lt-Col Ndubane.
Similar patrols conducted by police earlier on the same day along the R40 Road in Barberton and R38 Road at Sheba, led to the arrest of two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 25 and 27, for allegedly contravening the Immigration Act of South Africa, after they found without valid documentation to be in the country.
The suspects will appear at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court for possession of GBM and Contravention of the Immigration Act.
