A 27-year-old suspect was arrested at the Beitbridge border post in the early hours of 19 November at around 01:00 by members of the Limpopo police and the Musina Bomb Disposal Unit after he allegedly attempted to smuggle explosives into the country.
The explosives were carried in packaged boxes and loaded inside a truck's trailer. The driver was directed towards the searching bay and when the packages were subsequently opened, 115 units of blasting cartridges, as well as a hundred units of explosives accessories were discovered. He was arrested immediately.
The suspect was reportedly travelling from Zimbabwe to Alberton in Gauteng. At the time of going to press, the suspect was due to appear in the Musina Magistrate's Court on charges of possession of explosive materials.
The origin of the explosives and motive are not known at this stage, however, police investigations are continuing.