Police seize drugs worth R720 000 in Western Cape

Police in the Western Cape have confiscated drugs worth an estimated R720 000 in De Rust.

Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says officers acted on information about a vehicle transporting dagga.

He says a search of the vehicle uncovered 90 kilograms in black plastic bags.

Four suspects were arrested.

Twigg says the three men and a woman, aged between 37 and 46, are expected to appear in the Oudtshoorn Magistrates’ Court soon. #sapsWC [VIGILANT SAPS MEMBERS ARREST SUSPECTS FOR THE POSSESSION OF DAGGA AND UNLICENSED FIREARMS] De Rust police arrested three males and a female between 37 and 46 for dealing in dagga on Saturday, 10 October 2026.

The members followed up information about a vehicle that is transporting dagga and a description was given.

The members spotted the vehicle and stopped it.

A search of the vehicle ensued and the members found black plastic bags containing dagga in the vehicle.

The weight of the dagga is 90 kilogram.

The estimate street value is R720 000.

The suspect will appear in the Oudtshoorn Magistrates’ court on Monday.

In an unrelated matter, members of Public Order Police arrested a 17-year-old male when he was found in possession of an imitation firearm.

The members followed up information about a person who is robbing people in Delft Main Road and patrolled the area in search of the suspect.

The members apprehended the suspect fitting the description, searched him and found the imitation firearm in his possession.