Dagga worth R42 000 confiscated by police 


By BAKANG MOKOTO 

A woman (48) was arrested for dealing in drugs. This comes after the members from Crime Intelligence in ZF Mgacwu District received a tip-off pertaining to the storage of drugs at a premises in Rosedale. 

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said on Friday, a tactical intelligence operation was executed at the identified address on Friday.

ā€œThis was done in conjunction with crime intelligence and Upington Border Police. On arrival, a suspect was found on the premises and a search was conducted in her presence. The search led to the discovery of dagga to an estimated value of R42 525,ā€ she said.  

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police and urged the community to report drug-related activities in order to aid the police in the eradication of drugs in the province. Otola said this will ensure that dealers are brought to book. 

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