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Witness Killed in $18M Cocaine Case
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
A shocking murder rocks Cape Town: Christopher Carelse, a key state witness in a $18 million cocaine case, was killed in Kensington. The drugs, undiluted and linked to international cartels, were found alongside stolen and unregistered weapons—including an AK-47 and Uzi—pointing to a sophisticated, global network. Carelse, released from custody before his death, may have been targeted for his testimony. This tragedy underscores a dangerous pattern of violence tied to the drug trade and raises alarms about the security of seized assets and potential infiltration of South Africa’s justice system. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/31b25bb039bea8aa