Cape Town – Police say they arrested a 30-year-old minibus driver from Philippi in Cape Town for allegedly trying to smuggle R2 million worth of heroin from Namibia into South Africa.
The man was arrested at the Vioolsdrift border on Monday.
In a statement, police said that the drugs were found hidden under the driver’s seat.
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“It is alleged that a Toyota Quantum travelling from Namibia was searched at the border post at 00:15, when police members discovered the drugs hidden under the driver’s seat.
“According to the driver he was requested to deliver the package in Cape Town.
“The street value of the heroine is estimated at R2 million,” police said.
The suspect was expected to appear in the Springbok Magistrates court soon on a charge of dealing in drugs.
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