Dagga worth R136 000 confiscated


Picture: Dagga confiscated by police/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

16 March 2025 – A collective group consisting of members of Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team followed up on intelligence information regarding the alleged sale of drugs at a premises in John Daka Phase One, Galeshewe Township, near Kimberley on 14 March 2026. The police operationalised the information and the identified location was raided.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said during the search and seizure actions, a significant amount of dagga with an estimated value of R136 491 was seized. Shemane said the suspect (37) was arrested for possession of dagga and is expected to appear in court soon.

“The police remain relentless in efforts to remove drugs off the streets and appreciate the support and assistance of community members for providing vital information through SAPS Crime Stop Number 08600 10111 or by alternatively using the MySAPS App which resulted in the positive success.11111qq`qqq

“All information received is treated with the strictest confidentiality,” he said.

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