Johannesburg – Two men appeared in the Beaufort West Magistrate’s Court on Monday for possession of perlemoen worth an estimated R1m, Western Cape police said.
Thembazami Boyisi, 36, and Vusumzi Mongameli, 32, both from Strand, Cape Town, were arrested on 14 November while travelling on the N1 through Beaufort West to Johannesburg, said police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie.
About 6 648 perlemoen in 67 bags were found when police stopped and searched their car.
The two would appear in court again on 25 November for a bail application.
– SAPA
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