A suspect was arrested and 240 kilograms of dagga, with an estimated street value of R960 000-00 were seized following a high-speed pursuit

A suspect was arrested and 240 kilograms of dagga, with an estimated street value of R960 000-00 were seized following a high-speed pursuit involving SAPS members from Sinoville and private security personnel on Saturday morning, 7 November 2026.

At approximately 05:15, SAPS members who were conducting crime prevention patrols along Sefako Makgatho Drive, near Kolonnade Shopping Centre, noticed a blue Volkswagen Tiguan attempting to enter the shopping centre while the entrance gate was still closed.

When the driver spotted the police vehicle, he immediately turned around and sped off along Sefako Makgatho Drive.

Police members activated their blue lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle, but the driver ignored the instructions and continued driving at high speed. Assistance was immediately requested through the Sinoville Community Policing Forum (CPF) radio network, and Proshield Security personnel responded to assist.

The pursuit continued until the vehicle was eventually…