The Hawks have arrested a Port Elizabeth couple on charges of money laundering as well as six charges of possession, acquisition and the use of stolen property.
Hawks National Spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, says the couple Shaun and Virginia Ah-Shene were arrested on Tuesday and appreared briefly in court where they were released on bail of R5000 each.
Malaudzi says their main crime commodity was dealing in drugs but it later escalated to other crimes such as buying and selling of stolen property obtained during armed robberies - and money laundering.
He said the syndicate's alleged ring leader, Shaun Ah-Shene, managed to evade arrest for years as he never directly involved himself in the crimes.
Malaudzi says in 2008, police managed to obtain a search warrant and seized laptops, luxury men's watches including a Rolex, video cameras and name brand sunglassess.
Police managed to link the stolen items to at least six armed robberies that occurred at exclusive jewellery stores and homes in Port Elizabeth.
The case was postponed until the 27th of February where the Ah-Shene's are expected to face additional charges.
