Picture: A consignment of dagga confiscated by police/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
14 December 2024 – Three suspects were arrested for dealing in dagga on separate occasions in Potchefstroom and Bloemhof respectively. The suspects were arrested following a tip-off regarding unknown suspects alleged to be transporting a large quantity of dagga between Gauteng and North West Provinces.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said, consequently, intelligence-driven operation was conducted on 9 December 2024, by the police and other role players, including a private security company. Mokgabone said during the operation, a Toyota Hilux with two occupants was stopped in Potchefstroom and found loaded with 440 kilograms of dagga.
“The two occupants, a woman and a man, were arrested. The second Toyota Hilux was stopped on the N12 road in Bloemhof and a man was arrested after the vehicle was found loaded with 259 kilograms of dagga.
“It was established that both vehicles were in transit to Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province. The police are still looking for the fourth suspect who attempted to bribe a police officer by depositing R20 000 into the member’s account,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said the police have confiscated both vehicles as instrumentality used in the commission of the crimes. He added that Monica Mnyakeni (60) and Gerald Mnyakeni (25), briefly appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on 12 December 2024.
“They were remanded in custody until 18 December 2024. In Bloemhof, Khumbo Mahlalela (24), appeared in court on 11 December 2024. He was remanded in custody until 23 December 2024, for bail application.
“Investigations into the cases are underway. This is a success in an effort to fight against illicit drug trafficking,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North west Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended all the members, who ensured the arrests of alleged drug traffickers.
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