A 32-year-old man is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (November 16) after he was arrested following a high-speed chase from the N2 in Westville.

Highway Mail reports his arrest follows a multidisciplinary operation involving the Durban Flying Squad, Durban Metro Police and a private security company.

According to KZN police spokesperson Captain Ntathu Ndlovu, the operation resulted in the seizure of about 320kg of cannabis, with an estimated street value of R1.5m.

“The operation was initiated after intelligence was received about a large consignment of cannabis being transported along the N2 from the north of Durban. Police officers tracked and traced the vehicle along the N2 before the driver turned onto the M19.”

Ndlovu said the vehicle subsequently came to a stop, where the man abandoned it and fled on foot into nearby bushes.

“Following an extensive search, the suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest,” Ndlovu said, adding that he was subsequently charged with dealing in dagga.

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