A truck driver has been arrested after he was caught transporting drugs valued at around R1 million near Laingsburg. The suspect was nabbed by the police whilst travelling on the N1 Highway in the Central Karoo on Tuesday evening.
COURTESY: SAPSThe police’s Joseph Swartbooi says officers
received a tipoff about a truck transporting drugs which was destined for Cape
Town.
‘’ The
members operationalised the information and monitored the entrance into the
town. Their patience were rewarded when they spotted the truck near Station
Road at about 23:50. They approached the truck and ensued with a search of the
driver and truck,’’ said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi
‘’Their persistence paid off when they
discovered a consignment of drugs hidden in lunch boxes inside the cabin of the
truck. They detained the adult male for dealing in drugs,’’ he added.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Laingsburg
Magistrates’ court soon
Done By: Mitchum George
No comments:
Post a Comment