Dagga with an estimated street value of over R1 million was seized in the Northern Cape over the weekend.

In a determined effort to keep drugs off South African streets, police in Colesberg have made a significant breakthrough. Their relentless vigilance paid off early on Sunday morning, when a routine tip-off led to a major drug bust.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says members received information from a bus company in Cape Town after one of its drivers, travelling from Cape Town en route to Johannesburg, reported a strong smell of dagga on the bus.

“Police immediately operationalised the information and located the bus at a fuel station in Colesberg. The bus was subsequently escorted by members to the police station, where a search was conducted. During the search of the luggage compartment, members discovered two travel bags containing dagga,” SAPS added.

Upon further investigation, it was found that the bags belonged to a 38-year-old male commuter, who was arrested on the spot.

“The suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga. Dagga with an estimated street value of R1.2 million, as well as cash, was confiscated by the police.”

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.