East man arrested for possession of dagga worth R45 000 plus
The suspect was arrested for possession of 30 bags containing dagga estimated to the street value of more than R45 000.
Mamelodi police acted swiftly on a tip-off which led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man for dealing in dagga.
The suspect was arrested in Phomolong informal settlement, Mamelodi East after the police followed a lead on Tuesday afternoon.
Mamelodi East police spokesperson, Constable Lethabo Mashiloane said the suspect was arrested for possession of 30 bags containing dagga estimated to the street value of more than R45 000.
“The members of crime prevention unit were busy with their normal patrol duties when they received a call on Tuesday around 15:00 from community members informing them about a man who is selling dagga at Phomolong squatter camp,” said Mashiloane.
“Without any hesitation, the police responded swiftly to the information they received,” said Mashiloane.
“Upon arrival at the address, they found a 23-year-old male in the spaza shop, they identified themselves as police and searched the spaza shop.
“While busy searching the spaza shop they found 30 bags containing dagga to the estimated street value of more than R45 000,” said Mashiloane.
The suspect was immediately arrested.
Station commander of Mamelodi East Brigadier Terence Naidoo thanked the community members for giving police information and encouraged others to do the same.
He further commended the officers for their continued dedication to ensuring the streets of Mamelodi are drug-free.
Naidoo said this is the partnership between police and the community they have been looking for.
“You give us information, we act on it to make our community crime-free zones.”
Police in Mamelodi East will continue to work around the clock to fight crime and ensure the community of Mamelodi East are safe at all times.
The arrested will appear in Mamelodi magistrate’s court on Wednesday.
Police further advised the public to report any criminal activity to Mamelodi East SAPS on 012-815-7079/80 or call 08600-10111.
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