A suspicious bakkie was spotted by the police in KZN next to Vryheid junction and upon searching, about 23 bales of dagga were found which was worth R500k. The suspects however tried to be smart by covering the drugs with fresh farm produce.

According to a South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala, police officers were conducting an operation on Saturday morning, 6 November, when they spotted a bakkie transporting cabbages near Vryheid Junction.

The vehicle was reportedly instructed to pull over and a search was conducted. “Police officers found 23 bales of dagga hidden under the cabbages,” said Gwala.

The confiscated marijuana is valued at approximately R500 000 by the police. Two suspects – aged 30 and 3 – were arrested for dealing in dagga, said the police spokesperson.

The duo is expected to appear before the Vryheid Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 8 November.