This past weekend ended on a high note for the Metro Police when officers seized more than four kilograms of dagga in Fisantekraal on Saturday, 9 August.

Officers received information about drugs being kept at a house. On arrival, the owner of the house permitted officers to search the premises.

They found a black bag filled with dagga weighing 3,39 kilograms, a 221 gram parcel of dagga, 92 bankies and 93 dagga cigarettes, as well as an undisclosed amount of cash.

The homeowner was arrested for dealing in dagga.

The MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the impact of drugs on communities is devastating.

“Not only are families destroyed, but drugs fuel many other crimes and illicit dealings. Despite arrests, the suspects are often back on the street a few days later, to continue their criminal dealings.”

Smith says the City would like to have more of a say, beyond the initial arrests of suspects.

“We can make an even bigger difference with increased powers to investigate these cases. We have made a significant impact in reducing crime and taking drugs off the streets, in spite of our limited resources and powers. We have proven that we are ready to do more.”

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The dagga dealing arrest was one of 166 made over the past week.

Law Enforcement officers also issued 5,870 notices for various transgressions, while Traffic Services recorded 54,707 offences and made 34 arrests – 24 for drunk driving, four for reckless and negligent driving and six for other offences.