Police arrested an alleged reckless driver (31) and also discovered six large bags stuffed with dagga in Mjejane (Hectorspruit) near Komatipoort. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday February 14 at about 17:50.

The provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said Mpumalanga Provincial Traffic officials were busy conducting their duties at the vehicle control checkpoint when they were joined by a member of the SAPS. They noticed a white Toyota Corolla overtaking on a barrier line.

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“The officials ordered the vehicle to stop but the driver speed off. A high-speed chase ensued. Traffic officials and the SAPS member cornered the vehicle on the Coopersdal Road. Upon searching the vehicle, the law enforcement agencies discovered that the car was fitted with false number plates. It was during this period when they also found bags of dagga, loaded on the back seat and in the boot of the vehicle,” he said.

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Mdhluli added the recovered bags of dagga were marked with specific names and addresses. Preliminary investigations revealed that the bags were destined for Gauteng.

The suspect was charged with reckless and negligent driving as well as for dealing in dagga. He is due to appear at the Komatipoort Magistrate’s Court today, February 16.

The dagga and the vehicle were seized for further investigation.

At the time of publication the outcome of the court appearance was not known.