Malamulele – A 55-year-old man is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday after he was arrested for allegedly dealing in dagga worth more than R662,000.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested on Sunday, 8 November 2026, during a joint operation along the R81 road at Ximuwini, Malamulele, in Limpopo’s Vhembe District.
Police said the operation was conducted at about 09:00 when officers stopped and searched a red SUV.
“Police members stopped and searched a red SUV and discovered 14 plastic refuse bags containing dagga,” SAPS said in a statement.
The seized dagga has an estimated street value of R662,400.
The suspect was arrested and detained at Malamulele Police Station.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheeper commended the police officers involved in the operation.
“The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Scheeper has lauded the operational team members at Malamulele for being committed and vigilant in their duties,” SAPS said.
The suspect is expected to face charges related to dealing in dagga when he appears in court.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
