How police intercepted a R19 million drug haul from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Police intercepted a truck carrying R19 million worth of cocaine and tik on Tuesday in Paarl.
Image: SAPS
Police discovered cocaine and tik worth R19 million when they intercepted a truck believed to be transporting the drugs from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Tuesday night.
Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk said the truck was stopped and searched on the N1 near the Huguenot tunnel, at around 7pm.
“Police in Paarl followed up intelligence driven information about a truck that allegedly transported drugs from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Police in Paarl followed up on intelligence driven information about a truck that allegedly transported drugs from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Image: SAPS
“The vehicle was spotted near the Huguenot Tunnel by members of the Paarl Highway Patrol, Boland K9 and Provincial Traffic,” Van Wyk said.
The members stopped and searched the vehicle and seized 55.8kg tik to the street value of R16 367 814 and 30.5 kg cocaine to the street value of R3 863 435.
A 44-year-old Nigerian national was arrested on drug related charges and is expected to appear in the Paarl Magistrates Court once charged.
“Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile applauded all involved, who assisted police to remove the drugs from the streets,” Van Wyk added.
Cape Times