Picture: Some of the dagga confiscated by police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Two men aged 43 and 46 were arrested for illegally being in possession of endangered plants and dagga. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Sergio Kock said on 22 November 2023 at approximately 7pm, the police received a tip-off regarding a truck driver and his crew allegedly transporting endangered plants and dagga worth R700 000.
Kock further said, the police reservist, WO Happie Van Wyk and Const Collin Jabulani, stopped and searched the truck on the N7 road, outside Springbok.
“The police confiscated endangered plants worth about R450 000 and dagga worth approximately R250 000 from the delivery truck. We are grateful that, the police have made a significant dent in the endangered plants and dagga trade,” he added.
Kock said the suspects will appear at Springbok Magistrate’s Court soon.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brig Schalk Andrews, commended the police for their vigilance and swift reaction that ensured the arrest of the two suspects. Andrews also thanked the community for their assistance in this regard.
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