5000 dagga plants go up in smoke

5000 dagga plants go up in smoke

Mpumalanga police have arrested two suspects in possession of kilos of dagga.

Dagga Farm
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Police at Ekulindeni near Ermelo had a joint operation with the SANDF, Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Authority (MTPA) Game Rangers and Ermelo CIG members. 



Ermelo Dagga Bust 1
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During the operation a total of 5 000  dagga plants were destroyed. 



Ermelo Dagga Bust 2
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The police also arrested two men who had just over 10 kgs of dagga in their possession. 


The dagga is estimated to be worth around R12 000.


The suspects, aged 22 and 23, will appear at the Eerstehoek Magistrate's Court on Thursday.



They are charged with possession of and dealing in dagga

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Ermelo Dagga Bust 3
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