192kgs of dagga seized in Ntabamhlophe

Dagga worth about R200 000 was recovered by Ntabamhlophe police

August 18, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

Some of the dagga that was recovered from three suspects in the EMahlutshini area of Ntabamhlophe.

Dagga worth about R200 000 was recovered by Ntabamhlophe police on Tuesday.

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Three men aged between 38 and 45 were spotted driving at high speed in the EMahlutshini area during the early hours of the morning.

This caught the attention of the police officers and the vehicle was stopped and searched. Eight bags of dagga were found inside. The total weight of the dagga is 192kgs.

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The trio was arrested and charged with possession of dagga. They made a brief appearance in the Estcourt Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

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August 18, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

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