By Obakeng Maje

Douglas-The police are investigating a case of dealing in dagga after arresting a 52 year-old female in in Breipal, Douglas. 

“On Friday,at approximately 11:10 the police followed up on information of drug dealing at the specific premises” lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

The respective Crime Prevention Units of Douglas and Campbell and the K9 Unit pounced on the suspect while she was least expecting it. 

“During the search police confiscated 43 kg of dagga consisting of 3 refuse bags of dagga, one stripe bag containing 13 arms of dagga , 1 black bag containing 4 arms of dagga, 11 brown paper bags , one roll of masking tape, 3 face masks and 1 siffing mesh” Kock said. 

The dagga has an estimated street value of R215 000,00.

“The Kimberley Cluster Commander, Major General Jean Abrahams commended the police members for their vigilance and swift reaction on the information received from the community”.

“The community is also lauded for their assistance in this regard, that yielded this great results” said Kock.

The suspect remains in custody and will appears at Douglas Magistrates’ Court soon. 

The investigation continues.-TDN

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