Three nabbed for dealing dagga in Colenso

The drug weighed 80 kilograms and is valued at R12 000

August 28, 2016

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A Colenso police officer with the dagga recovered along the R103 from three men.

Three men aged between 20 and 56 appeared in the Weenen Magistrates’ Court on Monday for dealing in dagga.

Vigilant Colenso police officers were patrolling along the R103 main road between Colenso and Estcourt on Friday, August 19 when they detected a suspicious-looking bakkie.

The vehicle was pulled over for a routine check and on searching the vehicle, the officers found three bags containing loose dagga.

The drug weighed 80 kilograms and is valued at R12 000. The vehicle was impounded by police.

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August 28, 2016

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Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news