R3.1mill of cocaine found hidden in vehicle at accident scene

South African Police Service

R3.1mill of cocaine found hidden in vehicle at accident scene
R3.1mill of cocaine found hidden in vehicle at accident scene. Photo: SAPS

The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime unit swiftly responded to information about drugs found at a motor vehicle accident scene in Upington on Wednesday, 31 January 2018.

Members arrested a 53 year old suspect on the scene, he had been driving on the N14 between Upington and Olifantshoek, when he reportedly got involved in an accident wherein the vehicle overturned.

Suspicious substance that appeared to be cocaine was found hidden behind the back lights and further investigation uncovered more cocaine worth approximately R3.1million concealed on false compartments of the vehicle.

He is expected to appear in Upington Magistrates court on Thursday, 1 February 2018 facing a charge dealing in drugs.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service