Johannesburg – Law enforcement officials dismantled an illicit dagga operation in Primrose, Ekurhuleni, on Friday, arresting two men and seizing cannabis products, edibles and drug paraphernalia with an estimated street value of R30 000.
According to police, the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal drug distribution in the province.
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson Chief Superintendent Kelebogile Thepa said officers acted on specific intelligence regarding suspected dagga dealing in the area.
“Responding to information received, officers moved to Polly Street where the pair were found on the premises and searched, before multiple large containers of dagga hidden in different bedrooms were uncovered,” Thepa said.
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The operation was conducted by EMPD officers with assistance from the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence unit. Once inside the property, officers discovered large quantities of loose dagga, cannabis-infused edibles including lollipops, chocolates and mushrooms, as well as drug paraphernalia such as portable scales, pipes, rolling papers and electronic devices.
“It was clear from the items seized that this was not simple personal use, but an operation distributing edibles and paraphernalia,” Thepa added.
Two men, aged 55 and 49, were arrested after failing to produce any legal permits for the cultivation or manufacture of dagga products, including a South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Section 22C licence, which is required for the possession of large quantities of cannabis or for production purposes.
Both suspects were detained at the Primrose police station and are expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of and dealing in illicit substances.
Police urged members of the public to continue reporting suspicious activity, saying community cooperation remains key in reducing illegal drug activity and improving public safety.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
