Thursday, September 05, 2024

Truck driver arrested near Laingsburg for R1m worth of drugs

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: SAPS


The 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

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