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Police Seize 348 Bundles of Khat in Central Karoo Traffic Stop

Police Seize 348 Bundles of Khat in Central Karoo Traffic Stop
Western Cape News; Police Seize 348 Bundles of Khat in Central Karoo Traffic Stop. Image source; SAPS;

On Sunday, 28 December 2025, at approximately 10:30, members of the Leeu Gamka police seized 348 bundles of Khat during a traffic stop on the N1 highway.

The officers stopped a Mercedes Benz taxi during a routine patrol. A search of the vehicle revealed three large bags containing the Khat.

A 42-year-old male occupant was arrested on a charge of dealing in drugs. The suspect remains in police custody and will appear in court once formally charged.

 

 

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