On Friday, Pietermaritzburg police took hold of a consignment of dagga, which has a street value of about R1.1m.
Police spokesperson Capt. Nqobile Gwala said flying squad members halted the driver of a panel van on the N3 freeway.
“Police discovered 25 40kg bags which contained dagga.”
“The estimated street value of the dagga is R1.1m,” she said.
Gwala said a 48-year old man was apprehended for being involved in the dealings and transportation of dagga.
“The suspect’s vehicle was also seized for further investigation. He is expected to appear at the Pietermaritzburg magistrate’s court on Monday.”
