Bedfordview drug bust: Suspect arrested as dagga worth R100 000 seized
Bedfordview SAPS works with the Benoni K9 Unit in busting suspect dealing in dagga at a Bedfordview property.
The Benoni K9 Unit arrested a suspect after seizing dagga valued at approximately R100 000.
Bedfordview SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Lillian Modiga reported that on October 11, at approximately 23:00, members attached to the Benoni K9 Unit were conducting crime prevention duties in the Ekurhuleni area when they received information from a reliable source regarding a vehicle allegedly transporting dagga in the Bedfordview area.
The members, accompanied by a SAPS crew member, proceeded to patrol the area and spotted a vehicle matching the description provided.
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They stopped the vehicle and questioned the driver, who led them to a residential premises in Bedfordview, Modiga described.
Upon arrival, she said the members reportedly encountered men in a room within the complex.
Dagga was found inside an upstairs room.
Modiga said one suspect was arrested in connection with dealing in dagga.
The seized substance was valued at approximately R100 000.
The case was registered at Bedfordview SAPS and is under investigation.
Modiga said: “Bedfordview SAPS continues to encourage members of the community to report suspected criminal activities to the police.”
