South Africa
Suspect arrested for R30m cocaine haul─── 12:13 Mon, 18 May 2020
A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested after Hawks intercepted a truck carrying R30 million worth of cocaine on the N1.
The truck was intercepted at a petrol station on the N1 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Western Cape Hawks spokesperson Philani Nwalase says the man was on his way to Cape Town when the vehicle was seized.
"A search of the container ensued in earnest and members managed to seize a total of 38 cocaine wrapped packages weighing 1kg each.
"Preliminary investigations have established that the container came from abroad and transited through different provinces before making its way to Cape Town."
He is expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
