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Media Statement
LIMPOPO – A suspect (53), who is a foreign national, is expected to appear in the Musina Magistrates Court on 20 January 2025 for alleged possession of explosives. This follows his arrest by the police at Beitbridge Port of Entry on 17 January 2025. It is alleged that police stopped and searched a bus that was travelling from Zimbabwe to South Africa. During the search, the police found a luggage on top of the fuel tank. When inspecting thoroughly, they noticed that the bag contained explosives. They then summoned the Musina based Bomb Technicians, Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation and Local Criminal Record Central to the scene. The luggage was removed out of the bus. They found three reels of detonating fuse of 350 meters each inside, valued at over R105 000 and a passport. The police then identified the suspect through his passport and put him under arrest. Musina based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation is entrusted with the investigation of this matter. The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Limpopo Province Major General (Adv) Gopz Govender commended the team. “This is a clear indication that the law enforcement is winning a fight against transnational criminals,” said Major General Govender. Ends
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