The Roodepan police bust a delivery truck transporting R91k in illegal alcohol.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
AN ORDINARY traffic stop in Kimberley turned into a major police success this week when Roodepan police officers uncovered a cache of illegal alcohol worth more than R90,000 in a delivery vehicle
According to SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Merapelo Pilane, the bust took place during a routine vehicle checkpoint in Eagle Street on March 20, where officers from Roodepan Shift C flagged down a delivery truck. Upon inspection, they discovered dozens of boxes containing unlabelled bottles of whiskey, gin, vodka and brandy.
The contents were examined by the Northern Cape provincial Firearms, Liquor and Second-hand Goods (FLASH) unit, who confirmed the alcohol was illicit. The estimated street value of the confiscated booze totals R91,740.
The officers also arrested a 27-year-old man found to be in the country illegally, adding immigration offences to the case.
An official police enquiry has been opened as investigations continue into the origins and destination of the shipment. Authorities have warned the public against buying or consuming unknown or unregulated substances, noting the potential health hazards and legal consequences.
Sergeant Pilane urged anyone with information related to the illegal distribution of alcohol to report it anonymously via the MySAPS app or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
- DFA
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The Roodepan police bust a delivery truck transporting R91k in illegal alcohol.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
The Roodepan police bust a delivery truck transporting R91k in illegal alcohol.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
The Roodepan police bust a delivery truck transporting R91k in illegal alcohol.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
The Roodepan police bust a delivery truck transporting R91k in illegal alcohol.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
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