EKULINDENI – Three suspects aged between 31 and 35 were arrested yesterday for using Covid-19 to cover their ploy.
According to a police report, officials received information about two vehicles which were branded with Covid-19 insignia, allegedly participating in criminal activities.
The police followed up on the information and noticed a VW Polo sedan, as well as a Toyota Hilux bakkie, which both matched the description given.
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Upon stopping the said vehicles, police found three occupants pretending to be Covid-19 officials on deployment.
They then found fake permits inside and further discovered that the suspects were attempting to cross the border with the intention to collect dagga from a neighboring country.
The suspects were then arrested and charged with Contravention of the Disaster Management Regulations as they also moved between provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
The vehicles were confiscated for further investigation. The trio is expected to appear in the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court today.
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