Man arrested during R93m drug bust in Limpopo
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SAPS Police discovered drugs with a street value of R93 million and cash, including foreign currency, hidden in the panels of a Nissan bakkie in Limpopo. Photo: SAPS
POLOKWANE – A Tanzanian man is expected to appear in the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after police discovered drugs worth R93-million and cash, including foreign currency hidden in his vehicle.
Limpopo police spokeswoman Colonel Ronel Otto said detectives received a tip-off about a suspicious vehicle from the Groblersburg border post with Botswana.
“A look-out for the bakkie ensued. It was spotted and thoroughly searched by (police) members. They confiscated R139,900 and $10,000 (R157,667) hidden in the door panels,” said Otto, crediting officers from the Bulgerivier SAPS who intercepted the bakkie in nearby Wilgerivier.
Police searched the vehicle seats and panels, where they discovered 93 bags of heroin with a street value of R93m.
The 33-year-old man, who was travelling on a Lesotho passport, is expected to appear in the Lephalale Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on charges of smuggling, possession and dealing in drugs.
#sapsLIM 2/3 -93 bags of heroin weighing 1kg each with str value of R93MIL found hidden in panels of the vehicle. ME
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