Picture: Dagga worth R7.5 million seized/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
23 July 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape together with the provincial traffic officers, continue to intensify efforts to stop the cross-border transport of drugs. This comes after a foreign national (37) was arrested and 379.3 kilograms of suspected dagga valued at more than R7 586 000 was seized during an operation at the Weigh Bridge on the N1 in Colesberg on 22 July 2026.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said at approximately 1:50pm, the provincial traffic officials stopped a white Foton truck transporting mobile toilets after receiving a tip-off that it was being used to transport conceal dagga. Gamieldien said during the inspection, they detected a strong smell of dagga coming from one of the toilets and found a large bag inside.
“The police were called to the scene and after a thorough search, they discovered seven bulk bags wrapped in seal tape containing suspected dagga. The driver was arrested by Colesberg SAPS and charged with dealing in dagga. The truck and trailer were also confiscated. He is expected to appear in the Colesberg Magistrate’s Court soon,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the officials for their vigilance and swift response, saying the seizure shows the value of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in disrupting drug trafficking. Otola also cited that the police will continue working with partners to stop the movement of illicit drugs across provincial borders.
“The SAPS in the Northern Cape remains committed to fighting the drug trade and ensuring safer communities across the province,” she said.
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