A man was arrested after police seized 130kg of dagga with an estimated street value of R792,000 during a joint operation near Ingogo yesterday (May 14).

According to O. Ameen of the Newcastle Crimefighters Task Team, information was received about a vehicle allegedly transporting a large quantity of dagga to Johannesburg via the R34 and N11.

Joint operation after tip-off

Members of the Newcastle Crimefighters Task Team, police officers from Charlestown and Ingogo, and other law enforcement officials responded to the tip-off.

The team headed to the identified area, where they spotted the vehicle, stopped it and conducted a search.

6 bales of dagga found

Ameen said that officers found six bales of high-grade dagga hidden in the vehicle.

“The dagga weighed 132kg and has an estimated street value of R792,000,” he said.

A suspect was arrested and detained at Ingogo SAPS.

Police impounded the vehicle, while the dagga was booked into evidence.

“Well done to all involved,” Ameen concluded.

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