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Dagga-cultivator arrested

6 March 2020 · Platinum Bushvelder

Dagga-cultivator arrested

Thabazimbi – A 42-year old man appeared in the Bela-Bela Magistrates’ Court on a charge of illegal cultivation of dagga plants. 


The man was arrested on Thursday 27 February by police, who had discovered 36 dagga plants at his home in Hlalampya informal settlement. 


Police from the crime intelligence and visible policing units followed up information about the existence of these plants,” police spokesperson brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo explained.  
“On arrival at the premises, dagga plants with an estimated street value of R3000 were discovered. The suspect was apprehended on the spot,” Mojapelo added. 

 

The dagga plants were discovered at the man’s home. 
Police seized the plants. 
The dagga plants are worth an estimated R3 000. 
A total of 36 plants were discovered.