LIMPOPO – Authorities have opened an investigation after several bottles containing what appears to be scheduled medication were discovered at the scene of the N1 bus accident near Makhado on Sunday, October 13.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed in a statement that the substances were found scattered along the highway, a few kilometres outside Makhado. The bottles have since been collected as evidence and will undergo further forensic and pharmaceutical analysis.
Possible Violation of Medicine Control Laws
Police say the bottles appear to contain scheduled medication, which falls under strict regulations in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act.
Under Section 22A of the Act, possessing or transporting certain scheduled medicines without proper authorisation is a criminal offence. Only individuals with valid prescriptions or official permits are legally allowed to carry such substances.
Owner Still Unknown
At this stage, the identity of the person responsible for the medication remains unknown. Investigators are working to determine whether the substances are linked to any of the passengers or if they were being transported illegally.
Colonel Ledwaba urged the public to assist:
“We are appealing to anyone with information about the medication, or the lawful owner, to come forward. They can contact their nearest police station, call Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS app.”
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not ruled out the possibility of criminal charges depending on the outcome of the forensic investigation. The incident has raised questions about the transportation of controlled substances on public transport and whether the discovery is linked to broader illegal activity.
Authorities say more information will be released once the laboratory results and ownership verification are complete.
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