MANGUZI police on Sunday arrested two suspects for possession of suspected stolen and counterfeit goods.
A 28-year-old female was arrested in the Thengani area in Manguzi for being in possession of illicit goods worth more than R1.2-million during the police operation.
She appeared at Manguzi Magistrate’s Court and was remanded in police custody until next week Monday for a formal bail application.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, explained that while police were busy with their stop and search operation along the R22, they stopped a white Toyota Hilux with two occupants.
‘The driver spotted the police, abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene into nearby bushes. The female suspect was found in the vehicle with 15 boxes which contained 60 units of cigarettes and 900 pairs of branded sneakers.’She was questioned with regard to the goods and she failed to provide police with a reasonable explanation for being in possession of the illicit and counterfeit goods.
‘She was arrested and charged whilst the vehicle was impounded,’ Naicker said.
Naicker further explained that on Friday last week, a 36-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of stolen goods.
‘The suspect was travelling along the R22 when he was stopped by police. During a search of the vehicle police found two bags containing electrical appliances.
‘The suspect failed to provide police with any proof of ownership. He was arrested and charged for possession of goods suspected to be stolen.
‘He appeared at the KwaNgwanse Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was remanded in police custody until next week for a formal bail application.
‘Police operations proceeded to an area along the Farazela border where a Mercedes-Benz truck was seized as the driver did not have the required paperwork for the vehicle.
‘Police also seized 44 rounds of ammunition that were found abandoned,’ Naicker said.
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