By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (45) has been arrested in Pampierstad for being in possession of dagga worth R45 000. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said, crime intelligence driven-operation in the area, led to the seizure of dagga.

Ehlers said the suspect was arrested at his premises in Pampierstad by the members from the Kimberley Task Team, Kimberley Public Order Police, Kimberley Tactical Response Team and the SANDF after a search.

“The police recovered and seized dagga to the estimated value of R45 000 and steel buckets, approximately 30 litres, filled with coins. A man was arrested on charges of illegal possession of dagga and illegal dealing in dagga,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police for their vigilant conduct and assured the community that the fight against drugs will continue unabated.

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