Protea Glen Police catch suspect red-handed with dagga

A young man was arrested for the possession of dagga in Protea South.

The 24-year-old was approached by police officers during a regular patrol.

When the suspect saw the police realised that the officers were coming towards him, he allegedly threw something on the ground.

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According to reports, the officers told him to pick it up and found that it was a small plastic bag containing dagga.

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The suspect was arrested on scene and charged with the above-mentioned crime.

He will appear at the Protea Magistrates Court soon.

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