According to the provincial spokesperson, Thandi Mbambo, the 29-year-old suspect's arrest comes after khat plants - which is said to contain a stimulant that causes excitement, loss of appetite, and euphoria - worth an estimated value of R327 000 - was found in his possession. 

Mbambo says the arrest took place on Friday 9 July at a roadblock on the N3 near Harrismith. 

The suspect was allegedly travelling from Johannesburg to Durban.

"During the search, a police officer saw three sealed boxes and enquired from the driver who alleged that the boxes were given to him by someone in Johannesburg to deliver in Durban. 

"The member opened the boxes and found that they contained 327 bundles of khat plants and 5kg drugs (khat plant) worth an estimated value of R327 000, " says Mbambo. 

The suspect will be charged with being in possession of drugs. 

OFM News/Blaine Jones