Uber

There was an inquiry opened around August 2020 relating to dealing drugs (heroin, also known as Nyaope) involving Tanzanian nationals in South Africa, operating in Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, and also using Uber drivers for transporting drugs.

“it was around August 2020 when Sergeant Masoma opened an inquiry... This is a request to open an inquiry for further investigations. Here it is alleged that persons as mentioned in Annexure A committed the offence of dealing drugs, Heroin, also known as Nyaope ... There is a group of Tanzanian nationals who are currently residing in South Africa. They sell drugs, Nyaope, for personal gain and also own businesses around Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal as a cover-up for their illegal dealings ... They rely on Uber drivers for transporting drugs ...”