The SAPS confiscated the alcohol on Wednesday July 14 after they had received information from a whistleblower at around 12:00.
Suzi Khumalo (34) and Thelma Tsobo (34) were halted at the Dullstroom and Roossenekal T-junction on their way to Johannesburg. They were carrying 320 bottles of Soldier whisky (200ml) and 20 bottles of Caipirinha (200ml).
They were detained at the Lydenburg SAPS for the Contravention of Disaster Management Act (Covid-19) by transporting liquor during lockdown level 4 and for the Contravention of Immigration Act for being found in the country without proper documentation. They appeared in the Mashishing Magistrate’s Court on Friday July 15.
Capt Kaizer Moela commended the whistleblowers for sharing this important information with the police.
Moz women in court for contravening lockdown
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