UPINGTON. – Two men were arrested on Thursday in separate incidents in Upington after police seized dagga with a combined estimated street value of more than R276 000.
According to Lt Col Thabo Litabe, spokesperson for the SAPS, the incidents took place on 17 September. Both suspects are in custody and have been charged with drug dealing. They are expected to appear in the Upington Magistrate's Court soon.
In the first incident, police officers at approximately 08:30, after following up on information, stopped a vehicle in Swartmodder Road.
A 55-year-old man was found allegedly in possession of dagga with an estimated street value of approximately R246 500. The vehicle was also seized for further investigation.
In a separate incident, police at approximately 12:55 received information about a foreigner who was allegedly selling dagga in the central business district of Upington.
Police officers responded to the information and allegedly found the suspect on the street selling dagga. A search led to the seizure of dagga with an estimated street value of approximately R30 000, as well as a small scale allegedly used to weigh the drugs.
The suspect was arrested and charged with drug dealing. A further charge under the Immigration Act may follow, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
The ZF Mgcawu district's management commended the police officers for their swift action and the use of intelligence-driven policing.
According to the SAPS, operations to combat illegal drug dealing will continue, with a focus on intelligence-driven action, targeted interventions and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies and role-players.
Source: SAPS
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
