Komani: Police nab bus driver en route to Zimbabwe with millions worth of abalone

Komani Karoo Express

Komani police arrested a 48-year-old bus driver in the Komani CBD on Sunday, February 23, while en route to Zimbabwe. The driver was found in possession of 26 boxes of abalone valued at R2 million.

Reporting on the incident, police spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela stated that the Queenstown dog unit (K9) received information about a bus from East London heading to Zimbabwe with tower batteries.

According to her, following this tip-off, the bus was intercepted in the Komani CBD and searched.

“Upon searching, five solar batteries worth R25,000, six solar panels valued at R12,000, four tower batteries worth R160,000, inverters worth R200,000, and 10 boxes of medication were also recovered,” she added.

The 48-year-old driver of the bus was arrested on charges of possession of abalone, suspected stolen property, contravention of the Medicines Act 101 of 1965, contravention of the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998, and damage to essential infrastructure.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Komani Magistrate’s Court today, February 25.