According to information, a 43-year-old suspect who was driving an articulate truck was searched by members of the SAPS on the arrival side of the Port of Entry. It was during this search when the astute members discovered the dagga concealed under the load of timber.

The driver is said to be from Kingdom of Eswatini he arrested after his alleged attempts to smuggle dagga over R600 000 into South Africa. The   suspect was arrested at Oshoek Port of Entry in the early hours of Thursday in the morning.

As a result, the driver was then detained and charged accordingly. The truck, with registration number plates from the Kingdom of Eswatini was taken together with the seized dagga, for further investigation.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Elukwatini Magistrate’s Court today, Friday 22 March 2024.

This has brought some excitement to the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, who applauded members for the dedication displayed by members. “The continuous arrests and successes witnessed at the borders prove that indeed the members are working with diligence. They are doing an excellent work on daily basis,” said the General.