Times Of Swaziland: LISWATI AMONG 2 ARRESTED FOR E1.2M DAGGA IN SA

LISWATI AMONG 2 ARRESTED FOR E1.2M DAGGA IN SA
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Gcinile Phungwayo on 29/01/2025 11:06:00


MBABANE – Two suspects, including a liswati national, were arrested in
Mpumalanga, South Africa, after police intercepted a vehicle carrying over a
tonne of dagga with an estimated street value of E1.2 million. According to IOL
News, the incident occurred on the R538 Road near Kruger Mpumalanga
International Airport (KMIA) during a routine patrol by officers from the White
River Flying Squad Unit. Police spotted a suspicious white Toyota Quantum with
two occupants and pulled it over for inspection. A subsequent search revealed 50
compressed bags of dagga weighing approximately 1 020kg.
The suspects, aged 23 and 30, were arrested and charged with dealing in dagga.
The liswati national also faces an immigration-related charge for being in South
Africa without valid documentation. Mpumalanga acting police commissioner Major
General Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended the officers for their vigilance. He
emphasised that there is no room for criminals to operate freely and that police
will continue to work tirelessly to ensure public safety.  The suspects are
expected to appear at the White River Magistrates Court soon, to face charges
related to drug trafficking and immigration violations.