Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made a major drug bust following the arrest of a 32-year-old suspect in Westville, west of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal.

Dagga weighing approximately 320 kilograms, with an estimated street value of R1.5 million, was confiscated during a multidisciplinary operation involving the Durban Flying Squad, Durban Metro Police and a private security company.

The suspect was arrested after police received intelligence about a large consignment of dagga being transported along the N2 from the north of Durban.

KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Ntathu Ndlovu says the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.

Ndlovu says, “Police officers tracked and traced the vehicle along the N2 before the driver turned onto the M19. The vehicle subsequently came to a stop where the suspect abandoned it and fled on foot into nearby bushes. Following an extensive search, the suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest. He was subsequently charged with dealing with dagga.”

The suspect is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 November 2026.

#sapsKZN [POLICE CHASE LEADS TO DAGGA BUST AND ARREST]

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a suspect (32) in Westville for dealing in dagga following a multidisciplinary operation involving the Durban Flying Squad, Durban Metro Police and a private security company.

The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 320 kilograms of cannabis, with an estimated street value of R1.5 million.

The operation was initiated after intelligence was received about a large consignment of cannabis being transported along the N2 from the North of Durban. Police officers tracked and traced the vehicle along the N2 before the driver turned onto the M19.

The vehicle subsequently came to a stop, where the suspect abandoned it and fled on foot into nearby bushes. Following an extensive search, the suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest. He was subsequently charged with dealing in dagga.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 16 November 2026. NP
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Story by: Nomzamo Xulu