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Suspect arrested in cocaine bust on N2 near Plett

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Western Cape police arrested a 56-year-old man and seized cocaine valued at R900 000 during an operation on the N2 at Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday.

Sergeant Chris Spies said members were conducted a roadblock near the Tsitsikamma toll gate when K9 unit members pulled over and searched a vehicle.

He said they found 1.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside the vehicle.

The suspect is due to make his first court appearance in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrates' court on Thursday on a charge of dealing in drugs.

Western Cape Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile welcomed the arrest.