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Police Operation Nets R2.4 Million Dagga Haul on R38 Road in Mpumalanga

Police in Mpumalanga arrested two suspects and seized 644 kg of dagga valued at approximately R2.4 million during a vehicle stop on the R38 near Low’s Creek.
The suspects, aged 31 and 39, were arrested on Sunday, January 19, after members of the Proactive and Combat Team intercepted a white Hyundai bakkie with Mpumalanga registration plates during a routine stop-and-search operation.
Upon inspection, officers discovered 15 large bags of dagga concealed inside the vehicle. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane confirmed the dagga weighed around 644.14 kg, with an estimated street value of R2.4 million.
“The investigation indicates that the suspects were from Louville near Low’s Creek and were en route to Matsulu when they were intercepted by the police,” Ndubane stated.
Authorities suspect the operation is part of a larger drug distribution network operating in the region.
The suspects are set to appear before the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, January 21, facing charges of possession and dealing in dagga.
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