A 24-year-old suspect was arrested on Human Rights Day when he was found travelling with dagga worth about R500 000.
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On Wednesday, Western Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said that the suspect was found to be in possession of a substantial amount of cannabis and is expected to appear in court tomorrow.
“On Tuesday, 21 March, members attached to our provincial flying squad followed up on information about dagga on a long-distance bus that was en route to Cape Town,” he confirmed. “The vigilant members pulled over the passenger bus on the N1 freeway in Paarl and ensued with a search.”
“Members found 10.35 kg of compressed dagga in the possession of a suspect on the bus.”
“They confiscated the dagga and arrested the 24-year-old suspect and detained him at Paarl SAPS on a case of possession and dealing of dagga.”
The suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in Paarl Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 23 March.
Meanwhile, on Monday, members attached to Operation Restore responded to information about a residence in Santer Street, Summerville, Harare, where they found and confiscated 9 bags containing compressed dagga with a weight of more than 9kg.
“As a result they arrested a 41-year-old Tanzanian national who faces charges relating to Dealing in drugs as well as the contravention of the Immigration Act (Illegal Immigrant).”
“Simultaneously, members pounced on a residence in Delft where they arrested a 25-year-old man who was found to be in possession of a 9mm Clock pistol with 2 magazines and a total of 34 9mm rounds of ammunition.”
“The suspect faces charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and also been hit with a charge of interference with police officials whilst performing official duties.”
These suspects are scheduled to make their respective court appearances once charged.
Police management in the Western Cape praised the officers who made the arrests for being vigilant and determined to get rid of illegal drugs in the communities.
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