44 arrested in R15 million liquor heist in Gauteng

The suspects were caught during the heist loading the stolen liquor into four separate trucks.

A gang of 44 men were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, foiling a massive liquor heist worth millions.The 44 suspects, face charges of business robbery, possession of stolen property, and contravention of the Immigration Act.Liquor amounted to just over R15 millionThe suspects were caught loading the stolen liquor into four separate trucks. Police reported that the stolen liquor amounted to just over R15 million.

The Hawks, acting on a tip-off intercepted a truck transporting the illegal cargo from Durban Harbour to the Free State province.hidden inside the chemical sprayer bin. A detailed statement was obtained from the driver and no arrest has been made at this stage,” said KZN Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo.

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