Pics| Police Seize Dagga Worth R4.7 Million In Mpumalanga

Police in Mpumalanga successfully seized dagga with an impressive street value of R4.7 million on the N12 in Delmas.

Details of the Operation

Acting on intelligence received from the Trilateral Planning Cell (TPC), police intercepted a truck believed to be carrying a substantial consignment of dagga.

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This vehicle was reportedly travelling from Eswatini towards Johannesburg. Thanks to the collaboration of various units, including Delmas SAPS, Middelburg K9, and the Middelburg Flying Squad Unit, police were able to execute a successful interception just before the Dryden off-ramp.

Seizure and Arrest

Initially, a routine search of the truck revealed no irregularities, yet the police officers identified a potent scent of dagga. Consequently, the truck was escorted to Delmas SAPS, where a specialized K9 narcotic dog conducted an intensive search.

This search led to the discovery of a concealed compartment containing 63 balls of dagga, wrapped in brown sellotape, weighing a total of 1180 kilograms.

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Authorities suspect that these parcels were strategically packaged for distribution, although the intended location is still unidentified. A 30-year-old male from Eswatini was arrested, and he is expected to appear in court shortly.

Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, the acting provincial commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, praised the collaborative efforts that led to this successful operation, emphasizing that it sends a strong message against smuggling illegal substances into the country.