R29,3 million drug bust at Lebombo port of entry

NELSPRUIT – Alleged haul Cocaine to the estimated value of about R29,3 Million haul was reportedly found in a truck which was intercepted in Lebombo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, between 10h00 – 11h00 am. It is alleged that the driver of a truck which crossed the Port of Entry from the country of Mozambique into South Africa is said to have declared his consignment as hair pieces. After the cargo was cleared, the truck was handpicked for further inspection by customs officials.

According to information, whilst officials were still busy, the driver sneaked away under the pretense that he was going to get hold of the truck owner. He reportedly disappeared into thin air before officials discovered the 200kg’s of suspected drugs (cocaine) hidden inside the truck. Both the truck and the luggage were confiscated for further investigation. No arrest has been made so far but police are doing their best to locate the truck driver as well as the truck owner.