Five arrested in Vrede dairy farm project as Hawks raid Gupta home in Joburg
Five people have been arrested in connection with investigations into the controversial Estina dairy farm project in Vrede. A source close to the investigations said that two more people were arrested in the Free State on Wednesday. "They will all be appearing at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court [on Thursday]‚" the source said. Their arrests come after three people — including one of the Gupta brothers and a business associate — were arrested early on Wednesday morning as the Hawks swooped on the Gupta family at their compound in Saxonwold, Johannesburg, blocking off roads in the process. About 15 cars and a strong police contingent could be seen outside the compound. The Hawks were later seen driving out in flashy cars believed to belong to the family. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi said the arrests were part of an ongoing operation, adding, "We are expecting more arrests." Saxonwold residents hailed the arrests saying they were pleased the law has finally taken its course...
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