The South African Police Service has arrested a 33-year-old man after seizing 19 bales of compressed dagga with an estimated street value of R2 million in a bushy area near the Pongola River in KwaZulu-Natal.
Police said the drugs were hidden in dense vegetation.
Authorities believe more individuals were involved in the operation and have launched efforts to track down the remaining suspects.
The arrested man is expected to appear before the Magudu Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 27, where he will face charges of dealing in dagga.
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- South African Police arrested a 33-year-old man near the Pongola River, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Seized 19 bales of compressed dagga valued at approximately R2 million.
- Drugs were concealed in dense vegetation in a bushy area.
- Police suspect more individuals involved and are searching for additional suspects.
- The arrested man will appear in Magudu Magistrate’s Court on July 27 facing drug dealing charges.
Police said the drugs were hidden in dense vegetation.
