Crystal meth worth R50m seized in Eastern Cape
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after police seized a “significant” drug consignment in Maletswai (Aliwal North).
The police’s Loraine Earle said the arrest and seizure of crystal meth, valued at R50 million on Tuesday, was a result of a coordinated effort by police from four provinces.
She said members from the detectives and crime intelligence team in Maletswai were conducting tracing operations when they received information about a truck travelling from Smithfield to Aliwal North, suspected to be transporting drugs.
Earle said the vehicle was intercepted at a bridge and escorted into the town for a thorough search.
She said members from the K9 unit and the local criminal records centre were also summoned to the scene.
“A detailed search of the truck led to the discovery of 12 large bags of crystal meth, weighing a total of 313.5 kg, with an estimated street value of R50 million.
“The truck used in the transportation of the drugs was also confiscated,” Earle said.
She said the suspect from Gauteng, the truck owner, will appear in court soon.
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