Suspects nabbed with dagga valued at R3m in Louwsburg
There has been a major dagga bust in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Police say intelligence was received about a truck that was transporting the drugs from Pongola towards Louwsburg on Tuesday.
KZN police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says officers from various units intercepted the vehicle on the R69.
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"Upon searching the truck, police found 33 bales of dry dagga which weighed 1567,5kg. The estimated street value of the recovered dagga is R3 million.
"Two suspects aged 43 and 46 were placed under arrest for dealing in dagga. They are expected to appear before the Louwsburg Magistrate’ Court tomorrow [Wednesday]."
