A sixth suspect has been arrested by the Hawks for his alleged involvement in the 800kg compressed pure cocaine consignment with an estimated street value of R400 million discovered in Pretoria in June. | Sesona_Ngqaks
According to Hawks spokesperson, Philani Nkwalase, the 48-year-old was arrested on Friday at a warehouse in Asla Park, Strand in the Western Cape.
"Two boats were also discovered on the premises of which one was being modified with concealed compartments. The same Garden Master bags that were used to conceal the cocaine in the Lyttleton case were allegedly found on the boat," Nkwalase said.He is also set to join his co-accused, Niel Pieter Van Zyl, Rafiek Baderoen, Rashied Baderoen, Michael Norman and Tenikaitis Valdas when they appear from 23 August for their formal bail application.
According to the Hawks, the cocaine was allegedly hidden in a 12-foot ski boat that was being towed by a bakkie.
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