He is charged with being in possession of counterfeit goods.

According to a statement by the provincial police spokesperson, Sam Tselanyane, the accused has been remanded in custody until his next appearance – which will be in the same court this coming Monday for a formal bail application.

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“On Friday 18 March 2022, members of the North West Border Police, Potchefstroom and Rustenburg Mounted Units, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) in Mahikeng and Zeerust, and the K9 Unit stopped and searched a white Scania R460 truck at the Skilpadshek Port of Entry.”

“The truck driver was requested to produce valid documentation for the cargo, but he allegedly failed to do so and was subsequently arrested.”

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The truck, as well as 79 boxes of Betasol lotion, 30 boxes of Betasol cream, and 58 boxes of Eperden cream, were seized. It has an estimated value of over R 7 800 000.

The case is being investigated by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).

Statement supplied.