The fight against drug trafficking in the province gained successes when Rustenburg K9 Unit apprehended two men aged 28 and 66 for possession of dagga at approximately 12:00 on Thursday, 28 December 2017 along N4 road in Rustenburg.
The suspects’ arrest came after K9 Unit members made a follow up on a tip off about a Mercedes Benz Vito bus that was en route from Gauteng to Botswana transporting dagga. The vehicle was spotted and stopped for a search about two kilometres before the Rustenburg turn off on the N4.
During the search, the police discovered wrapped parcels underneath the vehicle containing cannabis and dagga, weighing 11.710kg all with estimated street value of R81 900. The drugs were seized together with the vehicle.
The duo will appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 2 January 2018.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane applauded the members for their quick response that culminated in the arrests.
She said that drug peddling will not be allowed and will be dealt with accordingly. She said further that the police in the province are out in numbers to deal with any type of criminality through the Safer Festive Season operations.
South Africa Today – South Africa News
