Police nab alleged smuggler with R300 000’s dagga in Morgenzon

The vehicle was loaded with luggage, and upon searching it, they discovered seven bags of dagga.

Some of the bags of dagga that were found during the search. Photo | DCSSL

MORGENZON – An alleged dagga smuggler (28) was arrested by police members from the Secunda Flying Squad Unit on June 26.

According to Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, a provincial police spokesperson, some police officers were patrolling along the R39 when they pulled over a white Nissan NP200 bakkie with one occupant.

The vehicle was loaded with luggage, and upon searching it, they discovered seven bags of dagga.

“The dagga weighed about 1 280kg and the estimated street value is about R300 000,” Mohlala said.

The suspect was arrested and charged for dealing in dagga, and the vehicle was seized for further investigation.

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