R2 million worth of heroine was confiscated by Limpopo SAPS at the Beitbridge Border Post on Tuesday night.
Photo: Lim SAPS
LIMPOPO – The three suspects were caught on Tuesday night by police at the Beitbridge border post, for possession of narcotics.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo says the narcotics weighed in at 10,25kg and were valued at R2 050 000.
The suspects were entering the country traveling in a company truck.
The truck the suspects were traveling in. Photo: Lim SAPS
“Members of the South African Police Service and the South African Revenue Services were busy with normal routines at the border post when the truck was directed to the cargo scanner. It was at this point that the scanner detected the drugs hidden under the bed compartment of the truck.”
Mojapelo confirmed that the substance tested positive for heroin through the a testing device.
The suspects, aged 32, 36 and 41-years-old respectively, were arrested immediately and will face charges relating to possession and/or dealing in illegal drugs.
The suspects will appear in the Musina Magistrates Court soon.
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