Three arrested after R12 million dagga bust on N4

Three suspects, aged between 27 and 33, were arrested on Monday, October 19, on the N4 near Vandyksdrift.

Police stopped and searched a white Isuzu truck and found 55 bags of compressed dagga weighing 1,680kg.

The dagga has an estimated street value of R12 million.

Two men allegedly arrived in a white VW Polo and offered police officers money to release the dagga and a suspect.

They allegedly first offered R12,590 and then increased the offer by another R10,000.

The two men were arrested for alleged bribery and possession of dagga.

All three suspects appeared in Middelburg court and were denied bail.

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