Pretoria Central police arrested two suspects after they were caught with over 200kg of drugs over the weekend.

According to an article published by Pretoria Rekord, the arrest took place on Saturday at around 15:00 during a roadblock near Kgosi Mampuru Prison on the N14.

Pretoria Central police members, the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department, crime prevention wardens and patrollers were alerted via a tip-off that a vehicle may be transporting drugs via the route.

A white Hyundai with two male occupants matching the description given to officers passed through the roadblock. “Once identified, it was immediately stopped and searched,” says spokesperson Constable Thabang Nkhumise.

While searching the car, police recovered 10 bags of dagga, weighing 23.3kg each, with a street value of around R500 000.

Both suspects, aged 35 and 40, were arrested and charged with dealing illegal substances, bribery and illegal immigration contravention.

Station commander Brigadier Hlengani Gibin Mashaba commended members for the bust and urged them to continue being vigilant.

The vehicle was booked at the Pretoria West Pound and the suspects were detained at the Pretoria Central Police Station pending investigation.

They are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this week.