R1.16m dagga seized in Paarl
Western Cape detectives arrested two suspects on the N1 freeway in Paarl on Monday night after receiving a tip-off that the pair is transporting a large quantity of dagga.
The police’s Joseph Swartbooi says 68 bags of
dagga with an estimated street value of R1.16 million were seized.
‘’Members of the Provincial Detectives reacted
on information that a Toyota Quantum was driving on the N1, transporting a
consignment of dagga, destined for Cape Town. The route was monitored and the
vehicle was eventually spotted between Paarl and Klapmuts where the driver was
instructed to pull over. Upon searching the vehicle, a total of 68 bags of
dagga with an estimated street value of R1.16 million were seized. Two male
suspects aged 21 and 31 were arrested and detained.’’
The pair are expected to appear in the Paarl
Magistrate’s Court on a charge of dealing in drugs.
PICTURES: SAPSDone By: Mitchum George
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