A coordinated law enforcement operation in the Giyani policing area has led to the confiscation of dagga valued at R300,000 and the arrest of a 32-year-old Zimbabwean national.
Lovers Moyo appeared before the Giyani Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 5, 2026, where he was remanded in police custody. His case has been postponed to Friday, June 12, 2026, to allow for a formal bail application and to give authorities time to conclude ongoing investigations.
The arrest follows a joint operation conducted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The sweep was executed by a coalition of law enforcement agencies, including the Mopani District Tracking Team, Giyani Operational Members, the Tzaneen Tactical Response Team (TRT), the Giyani Public Order Policing (POP) Unit, and private security partners.
During the operation, the team intercepted a Nissan Qashqai at the junction of the R529 and R81 routes. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noted that the license plates displayed did not match the vehicle’s official registration details.
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a substantial quantity of illegal substances. Police recovered seven wrapped brown bags and 30 black plastic bags filled with dagga, carrying an estimated street value of R300,000.
Moyo, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the interception, was immediately arrested at the scene on charges of dealing in dagga.
Police have confirmed that investigations into the matter remain active and ongoing.