Hawks bust illegal diamond dealers

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Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the police received information that there were men selling a 33.3 carat unpolished diamond and a sting operation was conducted.

"The five suspects were found in possession of the diamond worth R5.9-million," Mulaudzi said.

The suspects, aged between 32 and 62, will appear in court soon on charges of dealing in unpolished diamonds.