By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- In a joint police operation, Kimberley K9 unit, Galeshewe Crime Intelligence and members from SAPS Plooysburg successfully arrested a man on his way to Namibia with bags of dagga.

“It is alleged that on Thursday at about 09:00 police pulled over a 22 meter truck on the N8. The truck was bound for Namibia” colonel Priscilla Naidu said.

Police said the back was loaded with deep freezes.

When police searched the passenger section of the truck, they found 9 bags of dagga with a total weight of 223kg.

“The 42 year-old driver could not account for the possession. The truck was confiscated and the man arrested. The estimated value of the cannabis is R223 000” Naidu said.

He is expected to appear in court on Monday on a charge of possession of dagga.

The Kimberley Cluster Commander, Major General Jean Abrahams commended police members for their excellent team effort. “The continuous arrest of drug smugglers sends out a clear and loud message that our Province is not a drug haven. We appreciate the relentless efforts of our members in curbing the illegal trafficking of drugs.” commented Maj Gen Abrahams.-TDN
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