3 suspects appear in Middelburg court for R12m drug bust

A stop-and-search operation on the N4 near Vandyksdrift resulted in the seizure of 55 bags of compressed dagga weighing 1 680kg.

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The cannabis haul. Photo: SAPS/Supplied

Three suspects, aged between 27 and 33, were arrested on Monday (October 19) on the N4 near Vandyksdrift, reports Middelburg Observer.

Police stopped and searched a white Isuzu truck and found 55 bags of compressed dagga weighing 1 680kg.

The dagga has an estimated street value of R12m.

Two men allegedly arrived in a white VW Polo and offered police officers money to release the dagga and a suspect.

Money, including R200 and R100 notes, was also confiscated. Photo: SAPS/Supplied

They allegedly first offered R12 590 and then increased the offer by another R10 000.

The two men were arrested for alleged bribery and possession of dagga.

All three suspects appeared in Middelburg court and were denied bail.

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Gerhard Rheeder

I have been a journalist for two decades, with numerous awards to my credit, both in photography and writing. A brief stint as researcher in the opposition offices of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, honed my skills as specialist local government reporter, covering crime and courts.
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