Suspect arrested after police seize 10kg of dagga along N17

A suspect has been arrested for possession and dealing in dagga after police confiscated approximately 10 kilograms of the substance during a stop-and-search operation along the N17 near the toll gate on Sunday, 08 November 2026.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Davel police officers were conducting stop-and-search operations at approximately 10:25 when they stopped a white Toyota Quantum.

Officers proceeded to search the vehicle and its occupants, leading to the discovery of a black bag containing several plastic-wrapped parcels. Upon inspection, the substance was identified as dagga, weighing approximately 10 kilograms and with an estimated street value of R60 000.

The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with possession and dealing in dagga. The suspect is expected to appear before the Ermelo Magistrate's Court soon.

The Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, commended the officers for their vigilance and continued efforts to combat the transportation and distribution of dagga.

Modise emphasised that police will intensify operations aimed at disrupting the supply and distribution networks of dagga across the province.

She also called on community members to work closely with the police by providing valuable information that could assist in preventing and fighting crime.