N4 HIGH-SPEED CHASE ENDS WITH R930,000 DAGGA SEIZURE

A high-speed police chase along the N4 Highway ended in the arrest of a man and the seizure of dagga worth approximately R930,000 in Mpumalanga on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Members of the Nelspruit Flying Squad were conducting patrols near the Kanyamazane off-ramp at around 18:30 when they spotted a suspicious silver Suzuki sedan travelling from Matsulu towards Kanyamazane.

Police reportedly became suspicious after noticing that the vehicle had no registration number plates fitted at either the front or rear.

When officers activated their blue lights and siren to stop the vehicle, the driver allegedly sped off, triggering a high-speed chase. Members of Kanyamazane SAPS joined the pursuit, which eventually ended at Tekwane North, also known as Ma RR.

The driver, a male suspect, was arrested after police stopped the vehicle and conducted a search.

Officers discovered eight large compressed bags of dagga wrapped in brown plastic tape inside the vehicle. The drugs weighed approximately 154.7kg and had an estimated street value of R930,000.

The suspect faces charges of possession of and dealing in dagga and is expected to appear in court soon.

Mpumalanga Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise praised the officers for their vigilance and swift response, which resulted in the arrest and the recovery of the drugs.

Modise reiterated that police will continue intensifying operations to disrupt drug trafficking networks and remove illegal substances from communities. She also urged residents to report suspicious activities and share information with police to help combat crime.