Police make R60 million heroin bust on N4 near Kaapmuiden
Three men aged between 27 and 35 believed to be Mozambican nationals were arrested on Tuesday, at about 07:30 on the N4 near Kaapmuiden for possession of and dealing in drugs with an estimated street value of R60 million.
MBOMBELA – Police spokesman Col Mtsholi Bhembe said they received information about two Toyota Prados with Mozambican registration numbers that were traveling along that route carrying a massive consignment, believed to be heroin.
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“The vehicles fitting that description was spotted and intercepted. One of the suspects attempted to flee but he was no match for the police. Upon the vehicles being searched, drugs were found stashed around the spare wheels.”
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Last month at a roadblock held during the launch of Operation Easter Safety Campaign, another package of heroin valued at about R2.5 million was confiscated, also along the N4 on the outskirts of Mbombela.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Police Maj Gen Frans Mashika congratulated members of the community as well as the police for a job well done.
