In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the police arrested two individuals during a routine patrol on the N7 Freeway near Springbok, confiscating dagga valued at about R350,000.
The vigilant Public Order Policing unit from Springbok made the arrests at 12.55am on Wednesday, July 3.
According to SAPS, the officers on duty noticed a suspicious truck and decided to investigate further. Upon inspection, they discovered 11 bags of dagga cleverly concealed between food crates in the back of the vehicle.
An undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales, was also seized during the operation.
The quick action of our officers not only removed a significant amount of illegal substances off our streets but also showed our relentless pursuit against drug trafficking, Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, said. She commended the C-Platoon for its exceptional diligence and commitment to combating drug-related crimes.
