A suspect has been arrested for dealing in dagga after Police Officers intercepted a Volvo truck carrying a substantial quantity of suspected dagga at the Oshoek Port of Entry, in Mpumalanga.
The incident took place on Monday, 17 August 2026, at approximately 01:30, on the arrival side from the Kingdom of Eswatini into South Africa, where Police were conducting search duties.
During the search, Police discovered 49 bags containing suspected dagga, with a combined weight of approximately 630 kilograms and an estimated street value of millions of rand. The suspect was subsequently arrested and detained at Hartebeeskop SAPS.
The seized truck, a Volvo horse and trailer, bearing the Kingdom of Eswatini registration number and reportedly belonging to a logistics company based in the Kingdom of Eswatini, was also seized.
The suspect is expected to appear before the relevant court on a charge relating to dealing in dagga.
Police investigations are continuing to establish the origin and intended destination of the consignment, as well as to determine whether other persons may be linked to the illegal drug trade.
The SAPS remains committed to combating the trafficking and distribution of illicit drugs and will continue to intensify searches and law-enforcement operations at border areas and along major routes.
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