Police arrest man on N4 near KaNyamazane with R930 000 dagga haul
A routine patrol from Matsulu took a dramatic turn when a silver sedan without number plates refused to stop for officers.
Members of the Nelspruit Flying Squad arrested a 27-year-old man yesterday (November 12) after a high-speed chase along the N4. A substantial quantity of dagga was seized.
According to police, at about 18:30, members of the unit were conducting patrols near the KaNyamazane off-ramp when they noticed a silver Suzuki sedan with no number plates travelling from Matsulu towards KaNyamazane.
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According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Mpho Nonyane-Mpe, attempts to have the vehicle pull over were met with resistance, resulting in a pursuit.
“Other members from KaNyamazane SAPS joined in, and the vehicle was eventually stopped in Tekwane North,” said Nonyane-Mpe.
Accused faces dealing charges
The driver of the vehicle was then apprehended, and a search uncovered 154.7kg of compressed dagga with an estimated street value of R930 000 inside the vehicle.
The driver was charged with possession of and dealing in dagga, and is expected to appear in court soon.
