Two suspects arrested for possession of dagga
The duo is expected to appear in the Mashishing Magistrate's Court today.
LYDENBURG- The police in arrested two men aged 34 and 38, on Monday for possession of dagga with a street value of about R180 000.
According to the report, police received information about people who were involved in drug trafficking between Mbombela and Lydenburg.
They then followed up on the information and noticed a suspicious white Toyota Quantum with two occupants. Upon stopping the taxi, police conducted a thorough search in it and found six bags of dagga stashed inside.
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The two suspects were immediately arrested and a preliminary investigation revealed that the men were transporting the dagga from Mbombela.
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma sent out a strong warning to chance takers that police together with all Law Enforcement Agencies are working around the clock to eliminate crime.
Meanwhile, the duo is expected to appear in the Mashishing Magistrate’s Court today.
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