By BAKANG MOKOTO

A man who was allegedly carrying dagga worth R35 000 in a cooler box was arrested. On 14 February 2024, the Upington Highway Patrol police who were on duty, received a tip-off and reacted to the information.

ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said, the man was allegedly carrying dagga in a cooler bag and was heading to the hiking spot on the N10 road in Upington.

She said the man fitting the description was stopped and searched.

“Upon searching the man, the police found dagga with an estimated value of R35 500 in his possession. He was arrested and detained for illegal possession of dagga.

“In an unrelated incident, the same team continued and execute a search warrant in the Rosedale area, following information about alleged drugs at the premises. They confiscated dagga with an estimated value of R32 550 and an undisclosed amount of cash found at the premises,” said Masegela.

She further said the suspect aged 27 was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon. Masegela added that, the police will continue unabatedly with disruptive action in an effort to squeeze the space for drug dealers to operate in the province.

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