Drugs worth R93 million seized in Limpopo

South African Police

Drugs worth R93 million seized in Limpopo
Drugs seized by SAPS in Limpopo. Photo SAPS.

Members from the Port of Entry in Limpopo followed up information on Monday, 23 May 2016, about a suspected vehicle that might be transporting drugs.

A look-out for the vehicle was given and it was spotted and intercepted by members from Bulgerivier SAPS. A very thorough search of the vehicle followed and members confiscated cash of R139 900-00 and $10 000-00 US Dollars hidden in the door panels.

Members also found hidden panels behind the back seats as well as on the back of the Nissan P300 bakkie. The search revealed a total of 93 × 1kg bags of heroin to an estimated value of R93 million.

The driver of the bakkie, a 33-year-old man from Tanzania with a Lesotho passport was arrested and will be appearing in the Lephalale Magistrates’ Court today on charges of possession, smuggling and dealing in drugs.

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