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R2m worth of dagga found concealed near Pongola River

33-year-old man arrested in connection with dagga found in bushes

July 27, 2026
Muzi Zincume 1 minute read
Some of the dagga that was recovered during the arrest

Police found 19 bales of compressed dagga, estimated at around R2m, concealed in bushes near the Pongola River on Saturday.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the find, and will appear in the Magudu Magistrate’s Court soon.

KZN Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo, said police received information that four men were transporting dagga.

“Acting swiftly…police proceeded to the identified location to verify the information. Upon searching the area, members recovered 19 bales of compressed dagga.

“One suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure, while efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the remaining suspects believed to be involved,” she said.

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July 27, 2026
Muzi Zincume 1 minute read

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Muzi Zincume

Muzi aka Dr Qamata is a senior journalist at the Zululand Observer, who reports on a wide range of news from community news, politics and crime, to local and provincial government stories and sport. He holds a qualification in journalism and has been in the media industry for almost two decades. He has worked for various media houses at both national and local level.
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