17 February 2020 1 Min Read
R638,000 drug bust in Colesberg after cops chase down 'fleeing duo'
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A routine patrol on the N1 near Colesberg became a car chase, with police in pursuit of suspected drug dealers, on Saturday night.
Northern Cape police spokesperson Lt-Col Dimakatso Mooi said members of the Colesberg highway patrol spotted a “suspicious motor vehicle with two occupants inside” about 11pm.
The vehicle allegedly sped off when it was stopped. A chase ensued.
Once they were brought to a halt, the men in the vehicle were allegedly found with drugs with an estimated value of R638,000 and an undisclosed amount of cash.
A case of dealing in drugs was opened against the pair, aged 28 and 34.
They are expected to appear before the Colesberg magistrate's court soon.
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