R8 million worth of dagga from Eswatini seized

Limpopo police on Friday seized around R8 million worth of dagga during an anti-smuggling operation in the province.

According to police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba officials received intelligence that a white Toyota Hilux bakkie was suspected to be transporting dagga from Eswatini.

“An immediate search operation commenced for the lookout of the bakkie and it was positively spotted towing a trailer along the R36 public road next to Mooketsi Weigh-bridge about 7 am.

“It was stopped, searched and found transporting 42 bags of compressed dagga weighing 851. 85 Kg with an estimated street value of R8 million,” Ledwaba said.

He said a 27-year-old male suspect was questioned about the load and arrested.

He is expected to appear in the Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 June 2025, on a charge of dealing in drugs.

Other drug busts

In February, two South Africans were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for drug trafficking. They were travelling from Brazil and carrying cocaine with an estimated street value of R7.5 million.

A few months earlier, a Brazilian woman was nabbed at the same airport, also coming from Brazil. She was carrying around R1.8 million worth of cocaine.

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