Police members of the Central Karoo K9 unit, conducted a vehicle checkpoint in Beaufort West on Sunday 19 January 2025 during which they discovered and seized a substantial quantity of Khat.
The members pursued information of a suspect transporting drugs between Gauteng and the Western Cape using the N1 highway. The members conducted a stop and search operation at the weigh bridge. At around 07:20 they stopped a suspicious passenger bus, and searched the luggage compartment. Their persistence and patience were rewarded when they discovered suspicious parcels hidden amongst the rest of the luggage.
Upon further inspection they opened the parcels and ultimately counted 6030 units of Khat. The police members questioned the passengers and soon the fingers pointed at an identified male which led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man for dealing in drugs.
Once charged the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Beaufort West Magistrates’ court on the mentioned charge.