Two suspects have been arrested after they were caught in possession of dagga with the street value of R25 500 in Mohlakeng on 25 February just after 8am.
According to Randfontein SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, police officers recived a tip off about drugs kept at a premises in the area and decided to raid the house.
“We received information that a household in Mohlakeng was selling drugs and we decided to investigate.
“Warrant Officers Ben Beyleveld, Lukas Benecke, Constable Emile Thiart and Emanuel Ngobeni responded to the information and decided to raid the house and upon arrival, found three large bags with dagga, a dagga plant and loose dagga kept in a container weighing at least 73 kg in total,” says Ernst.
She adds that one suspect found at the scene and the owner of the house were arrested and have appeared at the Randfontein Magistrates Court.
“The SAPS in Randfontein are really dealing with drug related issues on a daily basis and will not stop pushing until we eradicate the drug trade in Randfontein.
“We congratulate these members on the successes made and we know that more are yet to come,” says Ernst.
