Driver arrested with 240kg of dagga after high-speed chase in Sinoville
Police and private security pursued a blue Volkswagen Tiguan with mismatched number plates from Kolonnade to Bon Accord, seizing contraband estimated at R960 000.
A suspect was arrested on Saturday morning after police seized 240 kilograms of dagga from a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase in Sinoville.
The pursuit began at approximately 05:15 on Sefako Makgatho Drive, near Kolonnade Shopping Centre, when SAPS members on patrol noticed a blue Volkswagen Tiguan attempting to enter the centre while the gate was still closed.
When the driver spotted the police vehicle, he reversed and sped off along the drive. Police activated their lights and sirens, but the driver ignored the signal to stop.
Officers requested assistance through the Sinoville Community Policing Forum radio network. Proshield Security personnel responded and joined the pursuit, which continued until the vehicle was stopped in the Bon Accord area along the R101.
A search of the vehicle revealed several bags containing the dagga, which the police estimate has a street value of R960 000.
Checks on the vehicle鈥檚 registration details showed that the number plates did not match the car. The registration number was linked to a Toyota Hilux.
The driver has been arrested and is facing charges of dealing in and possession of dagga. The vehicle was confiscated and booked in as it was allegedly used in the commission of the crime.
The suspect is expected to appear before court on Monday, 9 November.
The Tshwane District Commissioner, Major General Samuel Thine, commended the cooperation between the SAPS, the community structures and private security partners in the operation.
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