Three suspects were arrested and charged for possession of dagga, after the oSizweni Crime Prevention Unit conducted an Intelligence Driven Operation in the oSizweni Policing Area recently.
Newcastle SAPS Corporate Communication and Liaison Officer, Captain Jabulani Ncube said police received a tip-off informing them of a suspect dealing drugs from a home in the Ntendeka Area, near oSizweni.
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“On arrival police recovered a five litre bucket containing parcels of dry-loose dagga, weighing a total of 1.892kg. Members also recovered an additional 26 parcels of dry-loose dagga in a separate plastic bag, weighing 0.935kg and a bread packet also containing dry-loose dagga, weighing 0.298kg.
Thereafter, police proceeded to Xolani High School in oSizweni, where they recovered dry-loose dagga hidden inside a textbook of an 18-year-old grade eleven pupil, weighing 16grams.
All the dagga recovered was estimated to have a street value of approximately R9 000.
Both suspects will appear in Madadeni Magistrate Court soon, while investigations continue.
What is dagga?
Dagga is made from the leaves of the Cannabis hemp plant, which is dried, 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.
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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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