Toyota Hilux GD-6 forfeited to the State after occupants flee on foot, leaving R2.6 million dagga
The Toyota Hilux GD-6 bakkie forfeited to the State after suspects fled on foot along the R33, leaving behind dagga worth R2.6 million.
Image: SAPS
A Toyota Hilux GD-6 bakkie has been forfeited to the State after its occupants fled into nearby bushes, abandoning a dagga consignment worth an estimated R2.6 million along the R33 between Vaalwater and Modimolle.
Limpopo provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba stated that the seizure followed intelligence regarding three vehicles allegedly transporting dagga from Gauteng towards the N1 northbound on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at about 4.30 pm.
“Members of the Waterberg District police, working together with Waterberg Rural Safety structures and private security companies, acted on information regarding a white Toyota Fortuner and two Toyota Hilux GD-6 bakkies travelling towards Modimolle,” Ledwaba said.
The Toyota Hilux GD6 bakkie forfeited to the State after suspects fled on foot along the R33, leaving behind dagga worth R2.6 million.
Image: SAPS
The vehicles were spotted in Vaalwater, travelling at high speed. Police attempted to stop them, but the drivers sped off.
“A lookout was activated with the assistance of private security companies, and one charcoal-coloured Toyota Hilux bakkie was intercepted. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and ran into the bushes on foot,” he said.
A search of the vehicle uncovered eight bags of dagga with an estimated street value of R2.6 million. The vehicle was subsequently forfeited to the State.
Provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe.
Image: SAPS
Limpopo provincial commissioner of police, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, praised the collaboration between the police, rural safety structures, and private security.
“The working together between police and other disciplines is always helpful in assisting police to curb and investigate any form of criminality. The role of the community in providing crucial information is very important. We once more call upon our communities to provide information which can help us to apprehend these suspects,” Hadebe said.
Police have urged anyone with information that may assist in tracing the suspects to contact investigating officer Warrant Officer Amanda Basson on 082 565 8677, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPSApp.
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