PRINCE ALBERT NEWS - A 29-year-old man appeared in the Prince Albert Magistrate’s Court today, 8 April, after being arrested in connection with a drug seizure valued at an estimated R165 000.

According to Southern Cape Police Spokesperson, Warrant Officer Chris Spies, the arrest forms part of ongoing crime-combatting operations conducted by members of the Central Karoo Flying Squad.

Spies said officers set up a vehicle checkpoint on the N1 at the entrance to Prince Albert on Monday, 6 April, where a passenger bus was stopped and searched.

“During the inspection, members noticed a passenger jumping over a farm fence and attempting to flee on foot. Police immediately gave chase and, with assistance from the farm owner, apprehended the suspect. He was later linked to a travelling bag found on the bus containing two bales of dagga.”

The drugs were confiscated, and the suspect was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs. He remains in custody while the matter proceeds through the court process.

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