Two foreign nationals have been arrested for possession and transportation of illegal substances after khat valued at R43,000 was seized yesterday.

The arrests followed a tip-off received by Western Cape Provincial Traffic Officers about two vehicles allegedly transferring boxes at the N1 Engen garage in the Paarl-bound direction.

Chief Director of Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout, said officers acted on the information and later located the vehicle at the N1 Brackenfell Boulevard off-ramp, heading towards Cape Town.

According to Bezuidenhout, the vehicle was subsequently stopped before the R300 flyover, leading to the arrest of the driver and passenger.

“This arrest shows how important the public’s role is in keeping our communities safe. When residents speak up and report suspicious activity, it allows our officers to respond quickly and take action. We encourage the public to continue working with us so we can prevent crime and keep our roads and communities safe.”

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since taken over all investigations. The suspects are due to appear in court once charged.

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