The SAPS in the Amathole District have increased the number of evening operations such as roadblocks and vehicle checkpoints on the N2 and other major routes in an effort to curb drug trafficking. These efforts are showing positive spin-offs, following the arrest of three men on the N2 in possession of dagga valued over R340 000, and also seized a silver Grey VW Polo in Dutywa this morning 10/06.
Between Tuesday evening, 09 June, and Wednesday, 10 June 2026, police with the assistance of the private security company as a force multiplier manned a roadblock on the N2 near Dutywa.
On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, at about 02:10, a silver grey VW Polo with three occupants was pulled off the road. A routine check was conducted, and police found 15 bags of dagga weighing 69.325 kilograms with an estimated street value of R346 625 stashed in their vehicle.
The three occupants were arrested and charged for contravening the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 149 of 1992. The three suspects aged 32 and 42 are scheduled to appear in the Dutywa Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Acting Amathole District Commissioner, Brigadier Zinikele Freddie praised the team for the arrest. This arrest is the second in this area for drug trafficking in just a little over a month. We are now stretching our resources and operations to cover the evenings", concluded Brig Freddie.
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