An intelligence driven operation was conducted yesterday by the Vryheid Trio Crime Task Team, Durban Rapid Rail Police Unit and Crime Intelligence in the Vryheid area.

During the operation, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted on the Vryheid/Paulpietersburg Road. The said vehicle was stopped and a search was conducted. Upon searching the vehicle, 10 bags of dagga were found loaded inside the vehicle. The recovered dagga weighed 118kg and the estimated street value is R500 000-00.

Two suspects aged 25 and 35 were placed under arrest. They are appearing in the Vryheid Magistrates Court for dealing in dagga.

Source: South African Police Service