Provincial Commissioner welcomes the arrest of four suspects for possession of dagga

NELSPRUIT – Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has welcomed the arrest of four suspects, aged between 25 and 42 on the evening of Sunday, 03 May 2020 at Piet Retief for possession of dagga worth about R101 000, in street value.

According to the report, police received information about people who were trafficking drugs between Pongola and Piet Retief. They then followed up on the information and noticed a silver Toyota Double Cab bakkie with four occupants, which is the description of the vehicle given. Upon stopping the bakkie, police conducted a thorough search in it and found bags full of dagga.

The four suspects, Bongiwe Sithole, 25, Zothini Thusin, 42, Lethiwe Ngobese, 41 as well as Senzo Mngoma aged 34, appeared at the Mkhondo Magistrate’s Court  on Tuesday, 05 May 2020, facing charges of possession of dagga.  They were all remanded in custody and their case was postponed to 07 May 2020, for bail application.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, on Monday 04 May 2020, SANDF members were conducting their duties when they noticed a white Toyota Double Cab bakkie approaching. When the driver of the bakkie became aware of these members, he stopped at a distance, alighted the bakkie and fled the scene on foot. The members searched inside the vehicle and discovered dagga worth about R1 000 000, in street value. Police opened an enquiry into the matter and also launched a manhunt in this regard. The dagga as well as the bakkie were confiscated. 

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma has applauded law enforcement officers for their resilience and vigilance which resulted in the arrest of the four suspects. The General has also sent out a strong warning to those who think they can take chances and traffic drugs.  All Law Enforcement Agencies are working around the clock to eliminate and prevent all criminal activities.

The police urge members of the public to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect who abandoned his bakkie which was loaded with dagga. The public can provide such information by calling 10111 or send SMS’s to 32211. Members of the community can also anonymously call 08600 10111. Alternatively information can be shared with police via MYSAPSAPP and their information will be treated with strictest of confidence Source: South African Police Service

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