Taxi driver (37) arrested with 50kg of heroin

NELSPRUIT – A male taxi driver (37) from Mozambique, was arrested with about 50 kilograms of suspected drugs (Heroin) at Lebombo Port of Entry. According to information, members of the SAPS working at the border were busy with their normal routine duties when they stopped a white Toyota Quantum minibus with North West registration number plates. The said vehicle, which carried commuters at the time was searched and it was during this period when members discovered the suspected drugs in a form of powder, concealed inside some plastic containers which were in a trailer pulled by the said kombi. Members utilized apparatus to ascertain if the substance discovered was indeed drugs, before arresting the driver. The suspect was then charged for dealing in drugs.