Dagga smuggler arrested at Jeppes Reef Border Post

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 19, 2022 | 9:29 AM GMT

As part of the Easter Weekend Operations, at around 12:10 police were busy with their routine duties including patrolling the border between South Africa and the kingdom of Eswatini when they spotted a suspicious man who used illegal crossing near Jeppes Reef to enter into South Africa.

He was reportedly stopped and after searching him, police noticed that he wrapped himself with dagga around his body weighing at about 1.90kg. The estimated street value of the dagga is at about R2 964-00.

He was then arrested and is expected to appear before the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 facing the said charges.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has further sent a stern warning to those who might think of smuggling illegal items in or out of the country that they will be met with the long arm of the law. “As police, we are always vigilant to prevent any criminal activity along the borders and within” said the General.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.