Bloemfontein Flying Squad arrest three and recover drugs worth R2.4 million

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

PARKWEG – Bloemfontein Flying Squad members stopped a truck and arrested 3 after the discovery of Khat plant in the cabin.

On Friday 8 March 2024 at about 20:45 members of Bloemfontein Flying Squad received an intelligence led information about a Truck from Gauteng driving on the N1 towards Bloemfontein, possibly transporting drugs.

The truck was intercepted at Verkeerdevlei Toll Plaza by the Flying Squad members and pulled over. The 59-year-old driver and two other passengers, were arrested after 14 boxes containing Khat plant worth an estimated value of R2.4 million was discovered in the cabin.

The 59-year-old and his two passengers, aged 38 years were arrested. A 4-year-old that was travelling with them was taken to a place of safety.

The three suspects will appear in court on charges related to dealing and possession of narcotics.
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