The Tshwane Metro Police (TMPD) Region 1 Sector 2 members arrested a suspect at Nkwe estate in Rosslyn North of Pretoria, on Friday 16 June 2023.
The members were conducting road policing on R566 and Leopard rock intersection when they stopped a white Toyota Avanza.
The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and members gave chase. They found the vehicle parked next to a house at Nkwe Estate in Rosslyn.
The driver of the vehicle abounded the vehicle and fled leaving one suspect inside the vehicle who was a passenger. The vehicle was searched, the officers found duct taped bags full of dagga inside. The suspect who is a Lesotho national was then arrested for possession of dagga and will appear in court soon.
Dagga found has an estimated street value of R390 000
The case will be investigated further to apprehend the driver of the vehicle.
Well done to the TMPD team for their hard work and dedication.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Communication Unit.
Lesotho national arrested for possession of dagga https://t.co/QzllLYMepE #ArriveAlive #IllegalFreight #Dagga @TMPDSafety pic.twitter.com/mNdq8BYsCI
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 17, 2023
