By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (35) has been arrested for dealing in dagga in Upington on 4 April 2024. It is alleged that, the police in ZF Mgcawu District, received a tip-off regarding the alleged drug sales at the Upington Taxi Rank.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said, the police found dagga that led them to an address in Pabalello Township, where dagga is believed to have been stored.
“The police seized dagga valued at approximately R130 000 and arrested the suspect for dealing in drugs. The suspect is expected to appear in the Upington Magistrate Court soon.
“In a separate incident, a Congolese man (52) was arrested by a team composed of Upington Border Police and the ZF Mgcawu District Highway Patrol for selling drugs in Upington on 4 April 2024,” he said.
Sam further said the police in the ZF Mgcawu District, will continue with their relentless efforts in eradicating drugs from the streets.
Meanwhile, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the police units for squeezing the space for drug dealers to operate within communities. Ngubelanga encouraged the public to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the “RATE OUR SERVICE” online survey to assist the police in improving services.
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