By Obakeng Maje
Rosedale- Police are investigating a case of dealing in dagga after arresting two males aged 23 and 29 respectively, Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergio Kock said.
The operation comprised of members from Rosedale Police station, Upington K9 unit and Upington Public Order Policing unit.
“The police were busy with patrols when they spotted the two suspicious looking suspects at the Keimoes hiking spot near Upington. The men were carrying black and red bags and when searched by the police, it was found that the bags contained dagga. The two suspects are from Lesotho and it was also found that they do not have valid passports in their possession” Kock said.
The dagga weighs 28kg and has a street value of approximately R30 000,00.
The suspects will be appearing in the Upington Magistrates’ Court soon.
The investigation continues.-TDN
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