Dealer caught with 135 packets of dagga
Police slam drug dealer in his home.
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A 26-year-old man will be charged with dealing in dagga after members of the Florida South African Police Service (SAPS) found around 135 packets containing dagga at his home on Tuesday afternoon, 19 November.
According to Florida SAPS captain Lydia Dikolomela, “Police received an anonymous tip-off of regular drug dealing at a flat in the Florida CBD.
“Officer Van der Berg, Warrant Officer Jooste, Warrant Officer Matopo, Sergeant Ramosa and Constable Matongwane went to the flat and began searching the suspect’s home.
“They then found R2 000 in cash as well as 135 small packets (zip lock) and seven bigger bags (four times the size of zip lock bags) containing dagga. The estimated worth is around R1 500.
“Police arrested him on scene and he will be charged for dealing in dagga”.
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