By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley Crime Prevention police have vowed to keep the streets of Kimberley clean from drugs and illegal substances. Police received information on Friday about a man who was carrying dagga in the vehicle.

Police made follow-up and a white Toyota Tazz, which had one occupant, was stopped. The incident took place at Boschoff Road in Kimberley.

“A 30-year-old driver was arrested after a black plastic bags containing dagga were found inside the vehicle. The dagga weighs about 87 kilogram and valued at about R450 000” lieutenant Donald Mdhlusi said.

The driver was immediately arrested and his vehicle was confiscated. The suspect is facing a charge of possession of dagga and is expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Major-General Jean Abrahams applauded the police for their hard work and the swift response to the information. She further encouraged the community members to continue with providing such information as her members will treat such information with confidentiality.

According to General Abrahams ‘‘there is no criminality that is going to be tolerated in this area’’.
-TDN
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