Central SA
Rustenburg police arrest drug dealers with dagga worth R5 million─── 09:21 Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Members of the Rustenburg Flying Squad arrested two suspected drug dealers, aged 37 and 41, in Mooinooi on Thursday (17/8).
Acting on information received, the police followed a white truck from Brits toll plaza, before stopping and searching it at Bapong weigh bridge, close to Mooinooi. Upon the discovery of 64 bags of dagga in the truck, the driver and passenger were arrested immediately.
The street value of the dagga is estimated at R5 million. The suspects are expected to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21/8), facing charges of dealing in drugs. One of the suspects is also charged with being in the country illegally.
Provincial police commissioner lt.gen Sello Kwena applauded the members for their swift response. He said the arrest will send a warning that police, working together with the community, will ensure that drug peddlers are dealt with effectively.
