UPDATE: Massive amount of drugs, alcohol and cash confiscated in Komatipoort
Drugs, alcohol and cash with an estimated street value of R10 million were confiscated this week at the Lebombo Border Post.
KOMATIPOORT – According to Brig Leonard Hlathi, the SAPS and SARS at the border post did a routine check on a truck coming in from the Mozambican side. They found a hidden compartment inside containing the drugs, alcohol and cash.
Various security agencies, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), SAPS, SARS Customs as well as traffic officials have been hard at work, not only enforcing lockdown regulations, but also addressing all crimes in general. They have been instrumental along the borderline, the SANDF in particular where large amounts of liquor have been recovered as well as a considerable number of people arrested thus far.
The provincial commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lt Gen Mondli Zuma, has applauded law-enforcement officers for their resilience and vigilance at the border, which resulted in the arrest of the two suspects.
Zuma cautioned those who think they can try their luck and traffic drugs, that the security agencies are equal to the task, not only focusing on enforcing lockdown regulations but also combating all criminal activities.
“I would also like to thank members of the public for their relentless efforts as they continue to provide information to the police, which often leads to many arrests. Their work does not go unnoticed.”
A South African woman (48) and a Mozambican citizen were arrested and appeared in the Komatipoort Magistrate’s Court this week. The case was postponed to June 2 for bail application.
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