Musina — A 39-year-old man has been arrested for possession of illegal explosives near the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo, police confirmed on Friday, 9 January 2026.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the arrest followed a routine patrol by members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Musina policing area.
“The members of the SANDF were conducting routine patrol duties when they spotted two unknown male suspects carrying large bags,” SAPS said in a statement.
#sapsLIM A 39-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of illegal explosives on Friday 09 January 2026, near the Beitbridge Border Post in the Musina policing area.
The members of the SANDF were conducting routine patrol duties when they spotted two unknown male… pic.twitter.com/XHgQUymUrd
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 10, 2026
Police said the suspects reacted suspiciously upon noticing security officials. “Upon noticing the officials, the suspects dropped the bags and fled in different directions,” SAPS added.
One of the suspects was quickly apprehended, while the second managed to evade arrest and remains at large.
A search of the abandoned bags led to the discovery of a significant quantity of explosives. “A search of the abandoned bags led to the discovery of explosives, including 25 Carmex safety fuses and 125 blasting cartridges,” SAPS said.
The arrested suspect is expected to appear in court soon on charges related to the possession of illegal explosives, while police investigations continue to trace the second suspect.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
