According to KZN Police Spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, on Thursday morning, at around 9:40 am, law enforcement received the said information shortly before taking down the operation.
“On arrival, they found the alcohol and arrested four suspects aged between 19 and 65 for being in possession of counterfeit goods,” said Constable Ngcobo. Further stating that the illicit liquor had been seized by the SAPS.
While Ngcobo did not divulge the value of the bust, he pointed out that they will appear in the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court this week.
Well done to the following teams: Amajuba District Crime Stop Task Team, Newcastle bylaw officers/wardens, the SAPS Provincial Crime Stop Unit, and Provincial Brand Specialists.