Four men arrested for possession of dagga
The first two suspects were arrested while oSizweni Crime Prevention members, together with Newcastle Cluster Task Team, Newcastle SAPS and oSizweni Crime Prevention members, conducted an Intelligence Driven Operation throughout the oSizweni Policing Area.
Four men are due to appear in Madadeni and Newcastle Magistrate’s Courts soon, after they were caught in possession of dry loose dagga.
The first two suspects were arrested while oSizweni Crime Prevention members, together with Newcastle Cluster Task Team, Newcastle SAPS and oSizweni Crime Prevention members, conducted an Intelligence Driven Operation throughout the oSizweni Policing Area.
The two suspects were in possession of dagga with a total street value of around R1 800, and were arrested on November 3.
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The next two suspects were arrested on November 13, while Newcastle SAPS Crime Prevention C-B Group members, Captain Shandu and Constable Birbal were conducting Crime Prevention Operations.
The suspects were stopped and searched in Terminus Street, and 1.445 kg dry loose dagga was found in their possession.
Investigations continue.
What is dagga?
Dagga is made from the leaves of the Cannabis hemp plant, which are dried and rolled out and mixed with tobacco.
The effect (high) of smoking dagga can be felt within minutes of inhalation, and lasts for up to three hours.
The stronger the dose of dagga inhaled, the longer and more intense the “trip” will be.
It also causes a dry mouth, a serious thirst, and an increase in appetite, which is known as the ‘munchies’.
Some users also experience aggression, especially when it is used together with the consumption of alcohol.
Dagga users will also appear to be apathetic, and their performance at work and at school will drastically deteriorate.
What are some of the side effects of dagga:
– Brain damage
– Amnesia
– Sterility
– Emphysema and even lung cancer
– Emotional and spiritual problems
– Weakened liver function
– Overall deterioration in health
Dagga also affects the short-term memory, and users thereof become more anxious, which leads to paranoia.
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