COPS have intercepted a Toyota Hilux bakkie carrying dagga worth R3,5 million.
The biggest drug bust was made during a routine roadblock along the R37 road outside Burgersfort in Limpopo on Friday, 12 April. It was a joint operation with members of the local farm watch.
The vehicle was reportedly travelling from Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, to deliver the dagga in Burgersfort when it was stopped.
The driver sped off, and police gave chase. Realising he was cornered, he abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Limpopo police spokesman, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said upon further investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle carried 13 bales and 46 sealed plastic bags of dagga, weighing about 711kg.
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"The vehicle was also confiscated as part of the investigation. Limpopo police have once again demonstrated their commitment to combating interprovincial crimes," Ledwaba said.
He said police are hot on the heels of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating officer Sergeant Tony Mootan on 083 787 3005 or the detective's standby number on 082 817 6330 or the CrimeStop number on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
Provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe praised the officers' diligent work and continued support of the local farm watch members in the fight against crime.
