A 46 year old suspect has been arrested after being found in possession of dagga, and selling biscuits alleged to have been mixed with dagga loosely known as space cookies, to scholars.
On Wednesday 4 May 2022, the members of Fezile Dabi Trio Task Team led by Sgt Sandile Sinxezi followed up on a concern from a community member regarding children that were admitted to their local clinic after being sold biscuits alleged to have been mixed with dagga.
It is alleged that the suspect deals in dagga and sells cookies mixed with dagga to children from various schools in Deneysville. Upon further investigation after the members had followed leads, they found a 46 year old male originally from Bergville KwaZulu-Natal in one of the shacks at Deneysville.
The suspect was arrested by Constable Malefane Motloung of the Trio Task Team. He was found to be in possession of 301 ziplock bags containing dagga with the estimatimated street value of R20 000. 00 and an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect appeared before the Sasolburg Magistrate Court on Friday 6 May 2022. Sthembiso Shezi (46) was released with a warning to re-appear before court pending the outcomes of the forensic results.
