A suspect has been arrested after police seized approximately 10kg of dagga, with an estimated street value of R60,000, during a stop-and-search operation along the N17 near the toll gate on Sunday, November 8.
Davel SAPS members stopped a white Toyota Quantum at approximately 10:25 and searched the vehicle and its occupants.
During the search, police discovered a black bag containing plastic-wrapped parcels of dagga.
The suspect was arrested and charged with possession and dealing in dagga. The suspect is expected to appear before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court soon.
Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise commended the officers for their vigilance, saying police would continue intensifying operations to disrupt the supply and distribution of dagga.
She also urged community members to share information with the police to help combat crime.
