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George police confiscated dagga to the value of R570,000 during an operation on 24 December 2020. Picture: SAPS

Dagga

George police arrest suspected drug dealer with dagga worth more than R500,000

By Shamiela Fisher

The 48-year-old man was apprehended at a house in Zone 5 in Thembalethu on Thursday.

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  • FILE: Bags of dagga confiscated by police. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

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  • Approximately 148 dagga plants and 24 bags containing processed dagga were found in an air-conditioned room. More bags of processed dagga were found in the house whilst some were stashed in the ceiling. Picture: Saps/Twitter

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    632 days ago
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