TRAFFICKERS TRAPPED

Hawks arrest two mense in Kraaifontein in connection with Thailand human smuggling

- MARSHA DEAN

THE community of Scottsville in Kraaifontein was stunned by the arrest of two residents by the Hawks, for allegedly trafficking four victims to Cambodia.

Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani said the two suspects, aged between 44 and 51, were arrested on Saturday after luring four victims on a fake work opportunity to Thailand, where they were held against their will.

Hani explained: “Two suspected recruiters between the ages 51 and 44 were [on Saturday], 20 February 2026, arrested by the Western Cape Economic Protected Resources team.”

The suspects are expected to appear at the Bellville Magistrate’s Court today.

Last July, it was reported that over 200 South Africans were stranded in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar as a result of the criminal operation.

Serious

Residents reacted with shock online after the Hawks post was released.