Police seize R1.5m dagga haul, two arrested
Two Tanzanian nationals arrested after police found 991.5kg of dagga worth about R1.5 million.
Two foreign nationals have been arrested in Musina, Limpopo after police seized approximately R1.5 million worth of dagga. The suspects, a 32-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, were travelling in a bakkie when intercepted at the Baobab Tollgate. Refusing to open their vehicle's canopy, they were subsequently taken to the Beitbridge border post for a search.
Police discovered 33 bags of the drug, weighing a total of 991.5 kilograms and estimated to be worth about R1.5 million. Both suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in Musina Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 21 September 2026, facing charges of dealing in dagga. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo stated that they will continue to intensify operations to disrupt illegal drug trafficking.
Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, praised the officers for their vigilance and teamwork in combating drug crimes.
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