PARYS – The Sasolburg Highway Patrol Relief “D” conducted a successful operation as part of Operation Shanela II on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at about 22:30, on the N1 road next to the R59 off ramp towards Kroonstad.
During the operation, the members spotted a suspicious vehicle on the N1 and managed to stop and search it. Upon searching the vehicle, members discovered 248 bottles (100ml) of Broncleer cough syrup medicine in the vehicle.
Three African male occupants, aged 25, 26, and 28 years, were arrested. Two suspects were further charged for being illegal immigrants. None of the suspects are registered health practitioners or affiliated with the health department. No permit or license to possess and transport the large quantity of medicine was produced.
The trio is expected to appear before the Parys Magistrate Court soon on charges under Section 22A of the Medicines and Related Substances Act and possession of suspected stolen property.
