Three men, aged between 28 to 56, were arrested earlier today following investigations by members of the SAPS National Organised Crime Unit.

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Acting Ekurhuleni North Cluster and Sebenza SAPS spokesperson Sgt Sharon Mahamba-Tsotsotso, said the SAPS received a tip-off and following investigations, SAPS members found the marijuana in the basement of a townhouse at a Greenstone complex.

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“Officers found marijuana, worth about R500 000. They also found dried marijuana inside a garage and equipment used for growing marijuana were also confiscated,” said Mahamba-Tsotsotso.