Two foreign nationals arrested with explosives in Limpopo

Two foreign nationals were arrested for alleged possession of four bags of blasting cartridges and other forms of explosives in Limpopo.

Sep 25, 2022 - 10:48
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Two foreign nationals arrested with explosives in Limpopo

Two foreign nationals who were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of explosives along the N1 road in Limpopo are set to appear in Musina magistrate court on Monday 26 September 2022. 

The two were arrested by members of the Beitbridge Task Team during a stop and search operation on Friday 23 September 2022. 

FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED WITH EXPLOSIVES 

According to Limpopo police, members of the Beitbridge Task Team were busy along the N1 road between Musina and Beitbridge, conducting a stop and search operation when they stopped a suspicious blue Toyota Corolla sedan with two occupants. 

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Some of the explosives the two foreign nationals allegedly possessed. Image: SAPS.

Spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said upon searching the vehicle, the members found four bags in the boot of the car containing 247 blasting cartridges, 1,250 connector capped fuses and seven reels of detonating cords.

“The suspects were immediately apprehended on the spot and the explosives as well as the  motor vehicle confiscated.” 

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Some of the explosive found by the Beitbridge Task Team. Image: SAPS.

Police investigations into the origin of these explosives and intended destination are underway.

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