By Obakeng Maje

Klerksdorp Tactical Response Team (TRT) arrested two suspects, on Wednesday about 22:30 for dealing with dagga. The two suspects aged between 25 and 33 were arrested at Extension 24 in Jouberton after police received a tip off from the members of the community North West police said.

“Police allegedly searched the suspects residential place and found four suspects” captain Amanda Funani said.  

“It is alleged that when the suspects saw the police they ran away for their lives” Funani said.  

Police fired warning shots and they managed to arrests two suspects, but the other two fled. “Police allegedly discovered 11 bags of dagga weighing 80 kg with the estimated street value of R200 000” she said.

It is alleged the dagga was found inside one of the suspects bedroom.

The two suspects were arrested and police are still searching for the two suspects who fled the scene.   

The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo has once more applauded the community for assisting the police in catching the suspects. “Anybody who can assist the police in catching the other two suspects who fled the scene, is urged to call Jouberton Police Station on 018 465 9300.                           Follow us on Twitter@Taung_DailyNews