Last night, police officers from Alexandra Road SAPS and Pietermaritzburg K9 Unit were conducting their duties when they spotted a bakkie with two occupants. They followed the vehicle and intercepted it on the N3 near Ashburton.
A search was conducted and police seized 495 SASSA cards and 84 bankcards from the occupants.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thulani Gonya praised the police officers for their alertness which has resulted in saving millions of rands which could be used to help the poor and the needy.