Drugs worth over R3million consficated
The bust follows a routine search conducted by police as a norm into the truck that was from Mozambique en-route to Johannesburg.
MBOMBELA- Mpumalanga police at the Lebombo Port of Entry recently discovered 66 000 of Mandrax tablets worth OVER R3 million concealed in a truck.
The bust follows a routine search conducted by police as a norm into the truck that was from Mozambique en-route to Johannesburg. According to Brig Selvy Mohlala policed noticed six sealed bags at the back of the seat and upon searching they discovered small bags inside each which contained the drugs.
“Upon further investigations and the use of a narcotic dog all the bags were then seized. The occupants of the truck, two Mozambican nationals aged 38 and 41 were arrested and face charges relating to possession and dealing in drugs=,”he said.
The suspects are expected to appear at the Malelane Magistrate’s Court soon.
The Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Mark Magadlela praised the police for the sterling job. “Our measures in curbing transnational crimes will bear fruit if stop and search actions are intensified”, he said.
The police are currently pursuing leads to determine the scope of the duo’s involvement in other criminal activities not limited to South Africa.
