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SERIOUS CHARGES Dagga Farm Bust: KZN man arrested with 382 plants worth R1.2 million

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October 23, 2025

A 52-year-old resident of Howick near Pietermaritzburg, is facing serious charges after being arrested by members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit for the cultivation of cannabis.

- SINENHLANHLA MASILELA

The investigation was initiated based on a tip-off regarding Mashinga Khanyile’s illicit activities at his residence in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal.

Acting on the intelligence gathered, the Hawks undertook a disruptive operation that led them to the suspect’s home. Upon arrival, Khanyile’s property was searched, revealing a shocking 382 cannabis plants.

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