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The Hawks said a cocaine consignment worth an estimated R20 million was found on the shore at Jeffreys Bay main beachfront on Wednesday.
Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Philani Nkwalase, said the find was made at around 05:30 am by passers-by walking their dog.
He said they called the local police after noticing what seemed “to be a drug consignment.”
“Several compressed bricks of pure white cocaine weighing 46kg with an estimated street value of R20 million were found upon opening the package,” he said.
“The bricks were contained in a thick black plastic bag properly sealed on top to prevent contact with water. An empty plastic container was tied to the consignment to keep it floating,” Nkwalase added.
He said case the docket was referred to the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Gqeberha for further investigation and no arrests were made.
Nkwalase appealed to anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to contact Detective Warrant Officer Pit van Zyl on 082 065 9694.
