Two suspects were remanded in custody during their appearance before the Komatipoort Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 4 February 2021, following their arrest on Wednesday, 3 February 2021 on allegations of transporting drugs valued at R3.4 million.
The suspects were arrested at Lebombo Port of Entry in Komatipoort by members of the SAPS Border Policing and Custom Officials whilst conducting routine stop and searches at the gate.
The members stopped a Toyota Dyna truck and upon searching it, they found drugs stashed inside bags of potatoes. The suspects are said to have been coming from Mozambique and it is also believed that they were heading to Gauteng Province with the contraband before they were intercepted by the astute members.
The truck was also confiscated as it was reportedly used in the commission of crime. The two men’s case has been postponed until 9 February 2021 where they are expected to apply for bail.
