Media Statement from Kwazulu-Natal Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

On Friday, 27 May 2016, Amangwe SAPS members were busy with crime prevention patrols when they received information regarding a stash of dagga.  The police officers made their way to the scene and on arrival they spotted a small group of suspects in the distance. The suspects immediately fled when they saw the approaching police vehicle. The dagga was seized and weighs in at 117kg. The stash is comprised of four bags and two containers filled with dry dagga. The estimated street value of the dagga is around R176 000.

KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bhekinkosi Langa commended the Amangwe police recovery of the dagga.  “We are certain that suspects will be arrested soon, we urge the community to collaborate with us by continue reporting all drugs in our province,” he said. 

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