The Police in Hartebeeskop arrested two male citizens from the Kingdom of Eswatini, aged 26 and 38, for allegedly dealing in dagga and possession of an unlicensed firearm with ammunition. The arrests were effected today, 20 October 2026, at about 14:30 near the Oshoek Port of Entry.
As part of the continued efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to combat drug-related crime, Police spotted a Toyota Fortuner bearing Eswatini registration number plates. The vehicle was stopped and then searched, and that was when
Police found a large quantity of dagga inside.
The dagga weighed approximately 272.65 kg's, with an estimated street value of about R1.1 million. Police also seized a black 9mm Girson pistol, one magazine, and 13 live rounds of ammunition.
The vehicle, firearm, ammunition, and dagga were seized for further investigation.
The suspects were charged with:
• Dealing in dagga;
• Possession of an unlicensed firearm;
• Possession of ammunition; and
• Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa.
The two suspects are expected to appear at Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate’s Court soon, facing the above-mentioned charges.
In a separate incident, members of the SAPS from Secunda Flying Squad found dagga on the N17 Road near Leandra on 19 October 2026.
The members were conducting patrol duties when they spotted a light-blue Honda Civic bearing Gauteng registration number plates. When members attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the men and women in Blue discovered dagga loaded on the rear passenger seat and inside the boot.
The vehicle was seized, along with the dagga, weighing 103 kg, with an estimated street value of about R800 000. (Eight Hundred Thousand Rand) for further investigation.
The Provincial Commissioner of the #SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, commended the members for their swift response and dedication.
The General further emphasised that the Police will continue to ensure safety at the ports of entry, combat the trafficking of drugs and illicit items, and ensure perpetrators face the full might of the law.
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