Mthembu, who is employed as a SAA crew member, was arrested by Customs after 35 902 Epilim, Gabapentin brown and Burk and Proctosedyl Suppositones tablets were found concealed in his travelling bag. The estimated street value has not yet been confirmed. The suspect was travelling from London to ORTIA.
In a separate incident Ussene who was enroute from Soa Paulo, Brazil to Maputo, Mozambique was found to have concealed cocaine in a luggage bag containing handbags with a false compartment, weighing 10 410 grams and an estimated street value of R3 123 000.00.
The two suspects have been handed to the SAPS’ Trans-National Investigation Team based at ORTIA to conduct further investigations. Both suspects have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 21 November 2016.
Ussene has been denied bail and is remanded in custody and Mthembu has been granted bail of R1000.00. The duo will appear in court again on 3 February 2017.
Praises are bestowed on the men and women in blue and also to the custom officials, for their tireless efforts and being vigilant at all times, by refusing to be outwitted by these drug lords. Having thwarted these thread of drugs into our communities, these harmful substances were prevented to destroy more lives.
VIA - saps.gov.za
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