Nelspruit: Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) stationed at Kaapmuiden were conducting routine patrol duties along the N4 Road when they noticed a brown Toyota Hilux, fitted with a brown canopy and bearing Mpumalanga registration number plates parked on the roadside.
The Astute members stopped to investigate and discovered that the vehicle was fully loaded with 41 bags containing dagga. The confiscated dagga weighed approximately 502.6 kilograms and has an estimated street value exceeding R3 million.
The suspect aged 37 was arrested at the scene yesterday on charges of dealing in dagga. The suspect is expected to appear at Barberton Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday 21 ,2026.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi commended the members for their dedication and commitment in combating drug-related crimes and ensuring safer communities through intelligence-led operations and continued cooperation with members of the public.
